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$52k – $56k per year
Location
In office (Jackson)
Seniority
Staff · 1+ year exp
Employment
Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 23, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 22, 2026. Wabtec Corporation scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Wabtec is an American rail equipment company whose oldest predecessor was the Westinghouse Air Brake Company founded in 1869 to make the railway air brake, and which took its modern form through the 2019 merger with GE Transportation. It builds and services freight locomotives, supplies braking, control and signalling systems for freight and transit operators, sells digital fleet and network optimisation software, and runs a large aftermarket parts and overhaul business. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and listed on the New York Stock Exchange, it earns a substantial share of revenue from services on an installed base that lasts for decades.

You will work with a broad range of talented individuals to deliver quality products in a timely manner. You’ll work alongside Team members and partner with professionals across multiple departments.

SUMMARY

Shift Leader must have a good working knowledge of the product line of the Department being lead. Shift Leader will be responsible to manage manufacturing issues and escalates to the proper authority as needed. In addition, this person must ensure cell associates observe prescribed safety precautions. This is a hands-on roll where the shift leader will oversee the shift in the Supervisor’s absence, and at the same time, work closely with associates to accomplish the team's tasks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

DAILY

  • Ensure that the work areas are safe and that associates are being safe in their work.
  • Understand and Update Gemba Boards
  • Ensure scrap is reported properly daily.
  • Ensures supplies and component parts are requisitioned in a timely manner to ensure uninterrupted workflow.
  • Ensure all paint usage logs are updated daily. (Where applicable)
  • Ensure that all final assemblies are inspected before packaging and all information is recorded as per process or work instructions. (Where applicable)
  • Ensures all team members are assigned to specific areas within the work cell for optimum productivity.
  • Ensures work is being performed according to written manufacturing/quality procedures.
  • Ensures all production reports are turned in at the end of each shift
  • Ensures all work orders are picked and scanned at the end of each shift.
  • Communicates and aids in resolving quality issues and process improvement in area-to-Shift Supervisor.
  • Monitors and makes suggestions for scrap reduction.
  • Ensure all associates are trained for all operations within the department.
  • Communicate problems or propose improvements to PCS documents.
  • Coordinate and ensure 5S efforts are being performed.
  • Reports any safety, quality, production, or personnel issues to the Shift Coordinator.
  • Attend meetings and be familiar with production schedule as well as Dispatch Report to assure schedule is being met.
  • Communicate with alternate shift team leaders to highlight production or quality issues.
  • Write maintenance requests as needed to ensure a safe, efficient, and productive work environment.
  • Ensure non-conforming material is properly identified and dispositioned.
  • Able to perform daily Toolbox talks.
  • WEEKLY
  • Conduct daily/weekly team meetings as needed.

Pay range $26.00 - $28.00 an hour

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform his job

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accoommdatios may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the esssential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $0-0 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.

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

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