Demo

Off-Shift Machine 1 Operator

Wabtec and Careers
Grove, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/25/2026
Job Description


Who will you be working with?

Wabtec employees at the Grove City location operate in a team environment in the heavy industrial field of diesel locomotive engine maintenance. Our Wabtec Grove City Engine New Manufacturing facility includes highly sophisticated and automated machine tools and production processes, enhanced by skilled and experienced Wabtec Grove City employees.

How will you make a difference?

Machine 1 employees will operate in a team environment in the heavy industrial field of diesel locomotive engine maintenance. The Machine 1 role requires detail-oriented individuals with a focus on safety, who can perform high quality work in various machine operations. Our customers are reliant upon our engines to achieve a 20 year lifespan.

What do we want to know about you?

  • Must be 18 years of age

  • Must have a high school diploma, GED or GED equivalent, or a minimum of 8 years of experience

  • Ability to work on 2nd or 3rd shift, scheduled overtime and occasional weekends as necessary

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Prior manufacturing experience

  • 1 year of CNC machine or manual mill and lathe operating experience or specialized education

  • Understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts

  • Knowledge of basic hand tools

  • Automotive or mechanical experience

  • Experience in the operation of overhead cranes and safe lifting procedures

  • Prior forklift operation experience

What will your typical day look like?

  • Operate metal removal machines, both manual and N.C. controlled

  • Use inspection gauges

  • Perform machine set-ups, grind tools, and simple related assembly work

  • Inspect piece parts

  • Use all related hand tools

  • Responsible for the quality of work performed, from prescribed methods, quality and planning instruction in oral and/or written form

  • Move and distribute parts and materials using cranes, jitneys, and/or other company vehicles.

  • Execute various material handing tasks including component/part inspection, labeling, organizing and stocking.

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

  • Collect quality data and record the results of work performed.

  • Adhere to all safety and attendance rules, shop regulations, and equipment requirements.

  • Perform preventative maintenance tasks, housekeeping assignments and all other duties as assigned.

What about the physical demands of the job?

  • Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (Example: safety glasses, gloves, earplugs and steel-toed boots)

  • Walking, climbing, stooping, bending, lifting, and using hand tools

  • Must be able to work in a tobacco free environment

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 starting hourly rate of this position is $30.31 plus shift differential for off-shifts

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).


Additional Information


All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.

Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.

Salary : $30

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Off-Shift Machine 1 Operator?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Off-Shift Machine 1 Operator career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$43,603 - $55,670
Income Estimation: 
$53,120 - $69,174
Income Estimation: 
$50,113 - $64,377
Income Estimation: 
$61,656 - $78,069
Income Estimation: 
$59,875 - $77,824
Income Estimation: 
$62,703 - $70,674
Income Estimation: 
$53,120 - $69,174
Income Estimation: 
$50,113 - $64,377
Income Estimation: 
$61,656 - $78,069
Income Estimation: 
$59,875 - $77,824
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at Wabtec and Careers

  • Wabtec and Careers Yankton, SD
  • Job Description Who will you be working with? L&M Radiator, Inc. is a global designer, manufacturer, and distributor or MESABI cooling and heat transfer so... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • Wabtec and Careers Las Vegas, NV
  • Job Description The Remanufacturing Service Technician will disassemble, assemble, clean, requalify, and rework operations on locomotive traction motor com... more
  • 14 Days Ago

  • Wabtec and Careers Rapids, IA
  • Job Description How will you make a difference? Wabtec, a leading supplier of technology-based products and services for the rail and transit industries, i... more
  • 14 Days Ago

  • Wabtec and Careers Lexington, TN
  • Job Description Job Description As a CNC Machine operator, you will reads job specifications to determine machine adjustments and material requirements. Se... more
  • 14 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Off-Shift Machine 1 Operator jobs in the Grove, PA area that may be a better fit.

  • Hu-Friedy Mfg. Co., LLC Sharon, PA
  • Join Our Team at HuFriedyGroup – Innovating Excellence in Dental Instrument Manufacturing HuFriedyGroup is a leading manufacturer of dental instruments and... more
  • 2 Months Ago

  • HuFriedyGroup Sharon, PA
  • Join Our Team at HuFriedyGroup – Innovating Excellence in Dental Instrument Manufacturing HuFriedyGroup is a leading manufacturer of dental instruments and... more
  • 4 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!