Production Press Operator
Full job description
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF WORK PERFORMED: Sets up and operates compression presses to produce molded parts in compliance with established safety regulations and SOIs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of the job follow. Management may assign other duties and responsibilities as necessary.
- Sprays mold with lube as required
- Operates compression presses
- Assembles and weighs preps according to molding specification
- Loads prep into mold per molding specification
- Closes mold and begins cure cycle
- Unloads cured parts
- Visually inspects parts for defects according to inspection standard
- Trims, inspects and packs as required in finishing specifications
- Records required information on reports
MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT & TOOLS USED:
- Compression presses
- Molds
- Hoist
- Spray guns
- Air hose
- Various hand tools (scissors, awls, wrenches, brass hand tools, knives)
MATERIALS, PROCESS PARTS & FINISHED PRODUCTS USED:
- Rubber compounds
- Fabric
- Lube
- Inserts
- Cured parts
- Tape
- Cardboard cartons
- Bags
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma/GED preferred
EXPERIENCE
None
SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to read and comprehend SOIs, safety regulations and inspection standards
- Ability to run multiple presses with different processes
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is required to
- Continuously walk, stand, hear (more than 6 hours/8 hour workday)
- Frequently talk; use hands and fingers to handle; reach with hands and arms (up to 6 hours/8 hour workday)
- Occasionally lift up to 30 lbs. (less than 2 hours/8 hour workday)
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Safety shoes, safety glasses and hearing protection are required.
- Heat resistant gloves required on certain jobs
- The ambient temperature in the work environment during the summer months can exceed 100 degrees.
- Exposed to extreme surface temperature on molds
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.
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Questions about this Production Press Operator role
- Is the Production Press Operator role at Wabtec still open?
- Yes — this posting is active and accepting applications through 2026-08-01. Listings can close once filled, so apply soon.
- Where is the Production Press Operator job at Wabtec located?
- This role is based in Wytheville, VA.
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