Maintenance Technician

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, we 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.

Wabtec is firmly committed to continually providing consistently high levels of quality and reliability, competitive products, to meet or exceed customer expectations in a timely manner, and continually improving the effectiveness of the quality management system.

This position is responsible for performing maintenance in support of manufacturing facility on a variety of equipment throughout facility including machinery repairs, preventative maintenance, machine relocation, fabrication, welding, electrical repair and installation, plumbing (air, hydraulic, water) with use of a variety of equipment.

The schedule for this role is Monday through Friday 9:30am-6:00pm. Variations in this schedule will be communicated upon hire.

• This position is responsible for ensuring proper equipment upkeep, maintenance, and breakdown trouble shooting to ensure production requirements while also maintaining building needs.
• Coordinates with supervisors and managers on breakdown repair of equipment. Upgrading of existing equipment by obtaining and presenting facts to Director of Operations for final approval.
• Prioritize and schedule for specific equipment repairs.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance program.
• Monitoring hazardous waste for removal
• Maintenance of chemical storage area
• Cleaning up chemical spills
• Lead Kaisen projects
• Assist department supervisors in reconstructing, moving, and installing new equipment according to plan.
• Electrical issues from 24
  
  VDC control to 480
  
  VAC 3 ph industrial.
• Address safety issues, replace burnt lights, check emergency lighting on a routine basis, lock out tag out program, electrical safety, confined space program.
• Maintain and upkeep grounds outside the building, including snow and ice removal as needed.
• Perform facility maintenance including but not limited to plumbing, electrical, and carpentry.
• Keep stock of routine repair parts and shop supplies.
• Other duties as required.

• Must have one of the following certifications:
  • Specialized fabrication
  • Welding
  • Electrical repair and installation
  • Plumbing
  • Certificate or Degree in Industrial Maintenance
• Three years of previous maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent with course work in skilled crafts or trades training.

• Must be a hands-on person capable of working in a fast paced environment, while handling multiple projects at one time.
• Must be able to use mechanical tools, electrical test equipment, measuring instruments, and be able to read blueprints.
• Must have own mechanics tools.

(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.)

• May require lifting of up to 100lbs.

• The noise level in the work area is normal for a factory environment.

• The employee is working in a well-lit environment.

• Abide by and conform to all company rules and policies.
• Follow all safety directives and work in a safe manner.
• Maintain…