Assembler - Compressor Technician

Position: Assembler 2 - Compressor Technician
Company Description

Job Description

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, 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.

Summary: This position is responsible for using a variety of hand, power, pneumatic and hydraulic tools, fixtures, work instructions to perform a series of operations to correctly assemble and disassemble components.

Monday - Thursday 5:00am - 3:30pm. This position might require flexibility to work overtime on Fridays and Saturdays.

Location: KRC 4800 Deramus Ave Kansas City, MO 64120

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Follow detailed assembly/disassembly instructions, processes and procedures
• Assembles components by examining connections for correct fit, fastening parts and
  subassemblies
• Disassembles components by utilizing hand and power tools
• Cleans and buffs components
• Wash components in solvent and run parts through parts washer
• Blowout parts to remove solvent and dirt
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace in accordance with 5S protocol
• Make sure that schedules are running exactly as they are listed
• Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs)
• Turn off equipment when not in use
• Attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Must be willing to cross train
• Follow safety protocols and adhere to all PPE requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications and requirements: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.)

• High school degree or equivalent preferred
• Knowledge of basic mechanics, hand tools, and machine testing procedures
• Preferred: 1+ year of experience performing mechanical jobs, assembly and disassembly.
• Experience with overhead crane is a plus, but not required

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

:

• Must have: Be able to identify & understand use of specific hand, pneumatic and, power tools.
• Preferred:
  Mechanical training (votech or previous job experience) a plus but not required.
• Nice to have:
  Able to correctly use & read analog & digital measuring devices. Micrometers, indicators, calipers, etc.
• Basic computer skills are a plus but not required
• Communication and collaboration skills
• Problem solving
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately and consistently in English.

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 the essential functions.)

• Employee is required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on regular basis.
• Employee is required to walk throughout the day. This position requires the ability to stand for extended periods, including full shifts as part of the essential job and responsibilities.
• The position requires the employee to be on-site during scheduled shift to perform daily duties and responsibilities.

Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.)

• Work is performed in shop environment that is non-temperature-controlled production environment, with exposure to varying temperatures and other environmental factors.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary for this role is currently $21.50/hr.

The actual salary 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 annual bonus, if eligible.

Who are we?

Wabtec 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.…