Manufacturing Laborer

Job Description

Who will you be working with?

Bloom Engineering, a Wabtec Company improves the environmental sustainability of industrial heating applications, particularly focused on the aluminum and steel industries. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, USA since 1934, Bloom serves its global customers from subsidiaries in the Germany, India, and China.

Bloom Engineering’s knowledge and experience in furnace and heating applications provides meaningful competitive advantage to our customers by reducing CO2 and NOX, conversion to sustainable fuel sources, increasing production capacity, improving temperature uniformity, reducing fuel consumption, and enhancing operating flexibility.

How will you make a difference?

The Manufacturing Laborer supports the production of custom, engineered-to-order combustion systems by performing hands-on refractory forming, assembly, finishing, and shipping activities. This role requires attention to detail, adherence to engineering specifications, and a commitment to safety and quality throughout the manufacturing process.

What do we want to know about you?

Required

Qualifications

• Certified apprenticeship applicable to the requested work.
• 5 years of experience in manufacturing, construction, or industrial labor
• Ability to read and interpret basic engineering drawings and specifications
• Experience with hand tools, power tools, and measuring devices

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship
• Ability to follow instructions and work independently and as part of a team
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills
• Physical ability to lift and perform repetitive tasks
• Dependable with a strong work ethic

What will your typical day look like?

• Refractory Work
  • Mix and prepare refractory materials per specifications and safety guidelines
  • Set up molds and pour material to ensure proper distribution and structural integrity
  • Monitor curing and ensure proper handling to maintain product integrity
  • Inspect for defects
  • Clean and maintain molds and related equipment
• Assembly
  • Assemble combustion system components in accordance with engineering drawings and work instructions
  • Use hand and power tools to fit, align, and secure parts
  • Verify dimensions and tolerances meet required specifications
• Finishing & Painting
  • Prepare surfaces for painting (cleaning, sanding, masking as required)
  • Apply coatings and paint per engineering and customer specifications
  • Ensure proper curing and finish quality standards are met
• Shipping & Packaging
  • Prepare finished products for shipment, including weighing, crating, labeling, and documentation
  • Verify order completeness and prepare required documentation
  • Build crates to shipping specifications
  • Operate material handling equipment (e.g., forklifts, pallet jacks) as needed
  • Coordinate with logistics to ensure timely and accurate delivery
• Quality & Safety
  • Follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE
  • Perform in process and final quality checks
  • Report quality defects, safety concerns, and equipment issues
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area

Work Environment

• Industrial manufacturing setting with exposure to heat, dust, and noise
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) required
• Standing, walking, bending, and lifting throughout the shift

Additional Information

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

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