Foundation Brakes Assembly Technician

Job Description

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.

You will be responsible for assembling and disassembling assembly parts, and you must be able to use the tools and equipment needed to perform the operations in an industrial setting. You will make a difference by being a team player and having great listening and communication skills.

• Hourly range: $18.50+ an hour.
• Benefit coverage begins on day 1 with medical, dental, vision and supplemental options.
• Life insurance, short‑term disability and a 401k plan with 6% company contribution.
• Vacation and 12 paid holidays per year.

The actual hourly rate may be influenced by training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands, and location. More information on benefits is available at  Other benefits may include an annual bonus if eligible.

• Able to work 1st shift hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
• High School Graduate or GED.
• 1+ years of assembly experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Ability to use tools and equipment needed for assembly operations.
• Good listening and communication skills.
• Team player.

• Assist in daily 5S and cleaning procedures.
• Assist others in solutions to quality and production issues.
• Other duties as required or assigned.
• Assemble, test, and inspect according to engineering drawings and test codes.
• Work with electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Disassemble, troubleshoot, repair, and reassemble non‑passing equipment.
• Maintain assembly and test equipment.
• Move material to and from the workstation by hand, cart, and crane.
• Adhere to safety rules and maintain housekeeping.

Employee must frequently stand, walk, talk, hear; use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and focus adjustment. Reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities.

Indoor manufacturing environment with exposure to production activities, machinery, assembly operations, overhead crane usage, and forklift traffic. Personal protective equipment required.

Use written and oral communication; read and interpret data and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new skills; interact with employees, customers, vendors.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable). Wabtec will provide accommodations upon request.

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.