Manufacturing Technician

Job Description

This position is part of ATP, which includes sites located in Independence, MO and in McPherson, KS. Our Independence site is based in an underground industrial complex customized for Fiberglass production. The McPherson site is a metal fabrication and weld shop, in the picturesque setting of America's Heartland. The ATP team is comprised of a diverse group from varying backgrounds, all motivated by an enjoyable and positive work culture.

ATP team members primarily support the production of steel and aluminum hatch covers and gates for Wabtec’s Freight Components division.

THIS ROLE IS SPECIFIC TO THE INDEPENDENCE, MO LOCATION.

As a member of the Independence-based team, you will be responsible for the general assembly of products in accordance with product specifications, engineering drawings, and quality procedures. You will be cross trained in a variety of tasks, including building products using fiberglass, resins, and hard structural materials. Your training will also include the use of a variety of hand and pneumatic tools.

You will report directly to the Production Supervisor or Manufacturing Supervisor, as well as the Plant Manager.

• Perform general assembly of products in accordance with product specifications/ engineering drawings.
• Perform required inspections of product in accordance with Quality Procedures.
• Build hatch cover structures using fiberglass, resins, and hard structural materials.
• Use verity of hand tools, including pneumatic tools.
• Interpret work instructions
• Work safely, including wearing appropriate PPE, maintain a clean work area.
• Work within a group and execute duties within a team structure
• Perform additional duties as deemed necessary.

• Perform general assembly of products in accordance with product specifications/engineering drawings.
• Perform required inspections of product in accordance with Quality Procedures.
• Record applicable inspection/test results.
• Interpret inspection/test results to reflect job function requirements as necessary.
• Work safely and maintain a clean work area.
• Perform additional duties as deemed necessary.
• Must be able to arrive on time, and work a full shift
• Must be able to work a full work week.

• Ability to use common hand tools
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Ability to interpret and apply standards.
• Ability to stand for approximately 8 hours per day.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 35 lbs.
• Ability to work in a closed environment, specifically within a cave system
• Ability to work on uneven surfaces

• Prior assembly in a manufacturing facility preferred but not required.
• Fiberglass experience preferred but not required.

• Ability to stand for approximately 8 hours per day.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 35 lbs.
• Working Environment/Environmental Hazards:
  • Enclosed cave environment
  • Climate control
  • Work with fiberglass, resins, and other chemicals

The typical working hours for this role are 7:00am to 3:30pm, Monday through Friday. Overtime hours may be available or even required according to business needs and within the parameters of any applicable federal/state laws.

The hourly rate for this role is in the range of $18.00 - $25.00 per hour.

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

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $18-$25. The actual hourly wages 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  Other benefit offerings for this role may include…