Brake Operator

Job Description

Pride Bodies Ltd., a Wabtec Company in Cambridge, Ontario, offers custom design and truck-body manufacturing and upfitting of utility, service, construction, railway and other custom truck bodies. Our environmentally-friendly truck bodies are researched, designed and customized to our customers’ satisfaction. 

Who will you be working with?

As a member of the team at Pride Bodies Ltd., you will be working daily in the Brake and Shear Department with 2 other employees and the department supervisor. 

How will you make a difference?

• Uphold priorities of Safety, Quality, Continuous Improvement and Teamwork;
• Perform work that is accurate and finished to the satisfaction of our end customers.

What do we want to know about you?

• High School/GED diploma required;
• Able to maintain regular and reliable attendance;
• Able to work safely at all times, checking for hazards before starting any task;
• Able to perform work in a timely manner, within tolerances with minimal scrap;
• Capable of calculating cut sizes from existing parts made;
• Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude;
• Knowledge of running a brake, shear and cut-off saw;
• Able to read a tape measure correctly;
• Able to read and understand engineering drawings;
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

What will your typical day look like?

• Understand instructions and carry them out efficiently within the given deadline;

• Apply safe automotive/manufacturing work practices;
• Read and understand shop drawings to enable independent work;
• Take all work orders from start to finish with little supervision;
• Make all styles of doors, shelving packages and all standard body panel forming
• Document materials usage and scrap correctly;
• Stack parts for easy access for the next operation and label both parts and skids/containers correctly;

• Help operations in the fabricating area;

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

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 accommodations 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 is occasionally required to sit. 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 Pride Bodies Ltd.:

• Day shift: 41-hour work week, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. M-Th, 7 a.m. to Noon F;
• Wage range: $27.69 - $34.42 per hour;

• Competitive compensation package;
• Annual vacation, company-paid holidays;
• Benefits, effective upon hire, include health care, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, disability coverage, out-of-country medical, Group RRSP/DPSP
• Annual safety-boot allowance and prescription-safety-glass allowance; Uniforms upon completion of probation period;
• Education assistance;
• On bus route; on-site parking.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned 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

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.

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