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Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com .

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JOB TITLE Carpentry/Production Assembly

REPORTS TO Lead Man

LOCATION WGS Service Centers

DEPARTMENT NAME Global Services

FLSA STATUS Non-Exempt

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

This position is responsible using a variety of hand and power tools, fixtures, work instructions to perform a series of operations to correctly assemble components and pallets for shipping of product.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follow detailed assembly instructions, processes and procedures for components and pallets.

• Cut wood with circular saws, table saws, etc.

• Assembles components by examining connections for correct fit, fastening parts and subassemblies.

• Build pallets to the specifications necessary for safely shipping product to the customers.

• Maintain a clean and safe workplace in accordance with 5S protocol.

• Make sure that schedules are being ran exactly as they are listed.

• Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs).

• Turn off equipment when not in use.

• Attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum education, job experience, certifications, skills, knowledge and abilities that incumbent must typically have to perform the essential functions of the job acceptably with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• High school degree or equivalent.

• Knowledge of basic mechanics. Knowledge of machine testing procedures.

• Previous carpentry experience.

Specialized equipment used in this job:

• Hand tools.

Other skills and qualifications:

• Basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills required.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Perform the same task repeatedly.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Type, amount, and frequency of physical effort typically required to perform the essential functions of the job acceptably; including the work positions in which the effort is applied, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

The physical effort typically applied in this job includes (applicable boxes are checked):

• Speaking.

• Lifting.

• Carrying.

• Standing.

• Hearing.

• Pulling.

• Pushing.

• Walking.

• Reaching.

• Shoveling.

• Seeing.

• Stoop/bending.

• Manipulating.

Mental and visual effort typically applied in this job includes:

| X | Continuous mental and/or visual attention; the work is either repetitive or diversified requiring constant alertness to monitor the production process and/or identify defects to standards.

| X | Work is typically performed under good working conditions; while exposure to any environmental elements may occur, such exposure is generally not present to the extent of being disagreeable.

Physical surroundings or conditions under which the job is typically performed and the extent of exposure to the disagreeable environmental elements.

The work is typically performed under good working conditions; while exposure to any environmental elements may occur, such exposure is generally not present to the extent of being disagreeable.

ATTENDANCE: Compliance with general company standards is acceptable.

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles…people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.