Maintenance Technician

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company.

We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with 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 and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more!

Wabtec Foundry, in Wallaceburg, Ontario, is a business unit within Wabtec Corporation’s Components Division. Originally founded in the 1930’s, Wabtec Foundry is an Iron & Aluminum Foundry that focuses on producing products to support Wabtec’s extensive product line for the Rail Industry;
Freight Car Components, Locomotive, Transit, as well as various other Industrial markets.

Wabtec Foundry is currently seeking a Maintenance Technician to join our team. You will work closely with other Team members in Maintenance as well as other members of the Team such as Production, Scheduling, Quality and Management. You will also be expected to work independently and in conjunction with others to help maintain the goals and objectives of the plant, which is primarily focused on Safety, Productivity, Quality and On-time Delivery to our Customers.

• Uphold priorities of Safety, Quality, Customer OTD, Teamwork, Leadership and Wabtec Values.
• Work closely with all Coworkers, Team Members and Management to ensure equipment is performing safely and optimally, to support the Team and the business objectives.
• Contribute towards the success of the business by achieving goals and milestones that impact positive transformation and continuous improvement.

• Experience in foundry, casting or other metal production would be an asset.
• Technical knowledge of Foundry-related processes would also be an asset.
• Experience in sand moulding or related processes would be an asset.

• 5 or more years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment is preferred

• Millwright, Machine Repair, Industrial experience, electrical or welding certifications.

• Basic mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic theory

• Knowledge of PLC programming is preferred.

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

• Strong organization skills and proven ability in problem solving and process improvements.
• Post-Secondary education in a related field would be an asset.
• Ability to effectively communicate with management, Suppliers, Customers and Production Team.
• Strong computer application skills, including Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new software applications.
• Must be able to read, write,…