Mechanical Couplers Assembly Technician

Company Overview

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, and digital solutions for freight and transit rail. With approximately 30,000 employees worldwide, we deliver innovative transportation solutions that move and improve the world.

As a Manufacturing Assembly Technician you will assemble and disassemble parts, use a variety of tools and equipment, and work in an industrial environment. You will be a team player with strong listening and communication skills. The hourly pay range starts at $18.50+.

Work hours:

7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.

• Assemble, test, and inspect components based on engineering drawings and test codes.
• Disassemble, troubleshoot, repair, and reassemble equipment that fails testing.
• Assist in daily 5S and cleaning procedures.
• Help colleagues resolve quality and production issues.
• Maintain and service assembly and test equipment.
• Move material to and from workstations by hand, cart, and crane as required.
• Adhere to safety rules, procedures, and maintain good housekeeping.
• Other duties as required or assigned.

• Competitive hourly pay starting at $18.50 plus potential increases based on experience, training, and market conditions.
• Benefits begin on day 1: medical, dental, vision, and supplemental options.
• Life insurance and short‑term disability at no cost to employees; 401(k) plan with a 6% company match.
• Paid vacation and 12 paid holidays per year.
• Potential annual bonus if eligible.

• High school graduate or GED.
• 1+ year of assembly experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Ability to use a variety of tools and equipment for assembly.
• Good listening and communication skills.
• A team player who works well with others.
• Availability for the 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM shift.

• Assist in daily 5S and cleaning procedures.
• Assist colleagues in solving quality and production issues.
• Other duties as may be required or assigned.
• Assemble, test, and inspect components per engineering drawings.
• Work with electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Disassemble, troubleshoot, repair, and reassemble non‑conforming equipment.
• Maintain assembly and test equipment as required.
• Move material to and from the workstation by hand, cart, and crane.
• Adhere to all safety rules and procedures and maintain good housekeeping.

Frequently required to stand, walk, talk, or hear; use hands to operate tools and controls; reach, lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Must occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The work takes place in an indoor manufacturing environment with exposure to production machinery, assembly operations, overhead crane use, and forklift traffic. Personal protective equipment must be used to prevent workplace hazards.

Requires written and oral communication skills; reading and interpretation of data and documents; problem solving; mathematical reasoning; observation and interpretation of situations; learning new information or skills; interaction with employees, customers, and vendors.

Wabtec will only employ individuals legally authorized to work in the U.S. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and a fitness‑for‑duty test (as applicable).

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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