Foundation Brakes Production Technician

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

The hourly rate for this role is between $19.00 an hour. Benefit coverage begins on day 1 and includes medical/dental/vision, supplemental options, life insurance, short-term disability, a 401k plan with 6% company contribution, vacation paid, and 12 paid holidays per year.

Shift :
Able to work 2nd shift hours: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• 1+ years of assembly experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Must possess the ability to use tools and equipment needed to perform the assembly operations in an industrial setting.
• Must have good listening and communication skills.
• Able to work well with others to be a good team player.

Typical Day

• Assist in daily 5S and cleaning procedures.
• Assist others in obtaining solutions to quality and production issues.
• Other duties as may be 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 equipment that does not pass the test.
• Maintain assembly and test equipment as required.
• Move material to and from the workstation by hand, cart, and crane as required.
• Adhere to all safety rules and procedures and maintain good housekeeping.

Physical Demands

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 essential functions. The employee may need to stand, walk, talk, or hear; use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms;

occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; frequently lift up to 30 pounds. Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Environment

Work is performed in an indoor manufacturing environment exposed to production activities, including machinery, assembly operations, overhead cranes, and forklift traffic. Personal protective equipment is required.

Mental Demands

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

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

Wabtec will only employ those legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

More information on offered benefits is available at  Other benefit offerings for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible.

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