Test Operator

Job Description

Unifin International, a Wabtec Company in London, Ontario, was originally founded in the 1920’s.  We are an electric equipment cooling company, focused on the power generation and transmission markets.  Our primary business is within North America, but we reach worldwide from legacy fossil fuel and nuclear plants to growing renewable energy power grids.

Who will you be working with?

As a member of the team at Unifin International, you will be working with the Testing Department.  You will report to the Production Supervisor and work with 48 experienced production team members. 

How will you make a difference?

We have a current opening for an individual who has the knowledge, skills, and experience to fulfill an important Tester role.  This important role will learn and gain experience to become an experienced Tester.  This individual is highly motivated, willing to listen and learn, take guidance from senior employees, and willing to put in the time and effort to be a future leader in Testing.

What do we want to know about you?

• Able to work as an individual or with other departments to meet customer demands and expectations;
• Overhead crane material handling experience;
• Attention to detail;
• Dedicated worker who wants to reach their full potential;
• Able to lift 50lbs.

What will your typical day look like?

• Working in a fast-paced manufacturing assembly environment;
• Work collaboratively with 1 – 2 team members;
• Ability to understand and execute direction from supervisor to meet production goals and deadlines;
• At times, working alone on various tasks;
• Ability to deal with manufacturing issues, stressful situations, all while meeting tight critical deadlines with assembly team;
• Operate overhead and jib cranes safely;
• Be responsible for your own safety, while ensuring you are keeping your team safe as well;
• Ability to use various wrenches, impact gun, grinders, measuring tape, ply bars, hammers, and various other manufacturing tools;
• Ability to plan your time efficiently with speed and accuracy;
• Follow detailed assembly instructions, processes, and procedures to correctly assemble components and products;
• Interpret drawings and other written instructions to accurately test products;
• Keep the work area clean, organized, and free of hazards to promote a safe working environment;
• Record production and operational data accurately and maintain logs of product assembly;
• Possess hand and eye coordination to assemble various fasteners;
• Detailed oriented.

What about the physical demands of the job?

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 accommodation 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 stand, walk, talk and hear.  The employee will occasionally lift and or move up to 50 lbs.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and depth perception.

Safety glasses, steel-toed safety shoes and hearing protection must be worn for the entirety of the shift.

Benefits of Working at Unifin International

Wages:         First six months – probation - $31.23

                    After probation – full rate - $34.70

          COLA - adjusted quarterly

Day shift – 40-hour work week; 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.;

Annual vacation; company-paid holidays;

Benefits, effective upon hire, include health care, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, disability coverage, Group RRSP/DPSP;

Safety boot and prescription-safety-glasses allowance;

On-site parking, on bus route.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening.  Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background check.

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 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.