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Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com.

It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

Position Title: Apprentice  

Reporting To: Production Supervisors, Wabtec SA

Reporting Relationship: This position does not have direct reports.

Primary Purpose of Role: learners learn and gains valuable experiences. Alongside on-the-job training, apprentices spend at least 20% of their working hours completing classroom-based learning with a college which is recognized by a SETA. 

Formal Education/Training

Matric NQF N3 Electrician or Mechanical

Essential work skills

Knowledge/ Skills and Abilities Good practical skills. Confidence when using power tools. Close attention to detail. The ability to focus for long periods of time. A methodical approach to work. Great team player and good communication skills Good numeracy and literacy skills Good understanding of Technical Drawings.

Responsibilities

Observing/adherence to health and safety procedures. Work toward achieving the competencies of the training plan Work towards rotation and learning multiple operations during period of program. Time Management (Good attendance and timekeeping record) Adherence to basic workshop best practices (5S etc) Completion of all assigned tasks by supervision.

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles…people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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