At Greenbrier, we do the hard work that matters. The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:GBX) is powering the movement of products around the world as a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of freight rail transportation equipment and services.Greenbrier’s heritage of hard work and industrial innovation is celebrated at every level of our organization. We structure our business to support teams that deliver innovative solutions for our customers while positively impacting the world around us.Greenbrier’s success begins with people. We believe in supporting our global workforce through our unwavering attention to Safety, Quality, Respect for People and Customer Satisfaction. Our IDEAL commitment is rooted in these values, which promotes Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access, and Leadership, creating a culture where employees are fulfilled and feel good about coming to work every day. A diverse, qualified, and engaged talent base is the key to our success.SummaryThe Operator 1 is responsible for operating a variety of machinery to fabricate railcar component parts to meet close and complex tolerances.Duties and ResponsibilitiesTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.
Assembles and grinds products such as carbon and stainless steel, or aluminum, using grinders, tables or conveyor systems.
Uses hand tools such as wrenches, electric tools, ratchets, saws, presses, drills and tape measures.
Monitors output and proper operation of mechanical equipment.
Adjusts parts to ensure quality requirements are met.
Conducts regular inspections of parts produced through measurements.
Reads drawings and follows production standards.
Ensures that safety and housekeeping standards are met and maintained.
QualificationsThe following generally describes requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties.Minimum Qualifications
6+ months experience operating various types of manufacturing equipment and machinery
Ability to work in a team or alone
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects effectively
Ability to adhere to deadlines
Preferred Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent
Ability to use and read tape measures
Ability to read blueprints and schematics
Work Environment and Physical RequirementsWork EnvironmentThe 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.This position is in a production environment with exposure to heat, cold, noise, moving machinery and trip hazards where personal protective equipment such as head, eye, hearing, and foot protection, including composite toed safety shoes, are required.This position may be exposed to welding, machining, forming, metal surface treatment, laser cutting, plasma cutting, and other metal working and assembly processes.Additional PPE may be required as determined by the environment.Physical Activities and RequirementsFrequency KeyNot Applicable: Activity is not applicable to this occupationOccasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+ hours/day)Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5: 5.5+ hours/day)Constantly: Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)Working Postures
Sit: Frequently
Stand: Frequently
Walk: Frequently
Bend: Occasionally
Kneel/Squat: Occasionally
Crawl: Occasionally
Climb: Occasionally
Reach Forward: Occasionally
Reach Upward: Occasionally
Handling/Fingering: Frequently
Lift / Carry Requirements
5-10 lbs: Occasionally
10-25 lbs: Occasionally
25-50 lbs: Occasionally
50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
75+ lbs: Not Applicable
Push / Pull Requirements
Less than 10 lbs: Occasionally
10-25 lbs: Occasionally
25-50 lbs: Occasionally
50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
75+ lbs: Not Applicable
EOE including Vet/DisabilityClick here for more information:Know Your RightsGreenbrier makes reasonable accommodations in the application and hiring process for individuals with known disabilities, unless providing accommodation would result in an undue hardship. Any applicant believing that he or she may need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact Greenbrier Human Resources at careers@gbrx.com or call us at 503-684-7000.Email communication from The Greenbrier Companies (Greenbrier) will always come from a corporate email address that ends in @gbrx.com or from our applicant tracking system, iCIMS, after you have created a secure account and submitted your application. During the application process, you will create a secure account in our secure applicant tracking site that ends with “-gbrx.icims.com”. In this portal, we will ask you to provide your contact information, past employment history, education history and other job-related information.Job Locations US-MO-KennettID 2024-3290Company Greenbrier Central, LLCPosition Type Regular Full-TimeCategory ProductionWorkplace Type Onsite
