Intern - Manufacturing

Job Description

Unifin International is a business unit within Wabtec Corporation’s Components Division. Originally founded in the 1920’s, Unifin International is an electric equipment-cooling company focused on the power generation and transmission markets. Our primary business is within North America, but it reaches worldwide from legacy fossil fuel and nuclear plans, to growing renewable energy power grids.

Who will you be working with?

As a member of the team at Unifin International, you will work closely with 32 production employees, 1 Production Supervisor, the JHSC and 1 continuous-improvement leader.

How will you make a difference?

• Uphold priorities of Safety, Quality, Continuous Improvement, Teamwork and Leadership;
• Develop procedures to help the team understand how to correctly perform a task or function. These procedures will be approved by management before implementation.
• Develop lockout tagout (LOTO) procedures to ensure employees are working safely. These procedures will be approved by management before implementation.
• Help identify and implement process improvements to reduce costs, minimize waste and increase efficiency.

What do we want to know about you?

• Honest, friendly, self-starter, a team player willing to help your team;
• Energetic with a positive attitude;
• Possess problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and strategically;
• Able to communicate effectively with your team members;
• Knowledge of working procedures and techniques utilized in a manufacturing environment;
• Take pride in your work.

What will your typical day look like?

• Help identify which tasks on the production floor need written, step-by-step process procedures and lockout/tagout (LOTO) instructions;
• Collaborate with operators and supervisors to understand how each task is done;
• Write clear and easy-to-follow instructions for workers to use;
• Take photos of processes and make simple visual instructions;
• Make sure the instructions are reviewed and approved before implementation;
• Support training by explaining new or updated instructions to staff;
• Keep documents organized and make updates when processes change;
• Ask for feedback from workers to improve the instructions;
• Follow company safety and quality standards when creating documents;
• Additional important tasks will arise as Unifin is a busy and exciting company;
• Work with cross-functional teams to accomplish goals.

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 would work at a desk for approximately 50% of the workday. 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, gloves, steel-toed safety shoes and hearing protection must be worn when on the shop floor.

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.

Rate of pay: $22.00 per hour; 40-hour work week, 8 hours per day Monday through Friday.

The selected candidate will be required to work onsite; no hybrid time working from home.

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $0-0 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

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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