Waterspider

Who will you be working with?

This group collaborates closely with assembly, materials, logistics, and leadership teams to keep workflows running smoothly and without interruption. As a Waterspider, you will play a key role in maintaining the pace of production by ensuring operators have the materials, tools, and resources they need exactly when they need them.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Operations/Materials Support team, you will be responsible for ensuring continuous material flow to designated production areas. You will support operators on the line by delivering components, replenishing supplies, and maintaining visual inventory systems. This role is essential to minimizing downtime, preventing bottlenecks, and helping the team meet production goals. You will communicate frequently with material handlers, supervisors, and team leaders, reporting inventory issues promptly and supporting the overall efficiency of the line.

What do we want to know about you?

• Do you have experience in manufacturing, material handling, warehouse operations, or assembly?
• Can you work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities?
• Can you read and follow work instructions, labels, and material documentation?
• Do you have experience with basic computer systems, scanners, or inventory software?
•  Do you have strong communication and teamwork skills?
•  Do you have a forklift or material handling certification?
• Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

What will your typical day look like?

• Deliver materials, components, tools, and supplies to operators based on production needs
• Replenish Kanban, bins, or point-of-use inventory following established processes
• Communicate material shortages or discrepancies to Supervisors or Materials team
• Maintain accurate counts, labeling, and organization of materials
• Support housekeeping and 5S activities in assigned areas
• Assist operators when needed to keep workflow moving and reduce downtime

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Frequent lifting up to 20 lbs, carrying, or pushing materials (weight varies by site requirements), sitting, walking, reaching outward, reaching up, squatting, bending
• Occasional climbing, crawling, lifting more than 20 lbs, exposure to heat, exposure to cold, exposure to dust

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

The hourly rate for this role is in the range of $20.00 - $23.00 per hour.

The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $20-$23 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
 

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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