General Maintenance Technician - 2nd or 3rd Shift

Since 1890, New York Air Brake has been an innovative leader in the heavy-haul railroad industry. As a member company of Knorr‑Bremse Group, the world’s leading manufacturer of braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles, New York Air Brake is recognized worldwide as a Center of Competence for heavy‑haul freight railroad control systems serving customers around the globe. Our talented, diverse, and dedicated teams develop innovative solutions to the challenges facing our customers.

New York Air Brake is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Sunday – Thursday 10 PM – 6 AM, or Monday – Friday 2 PM – 10 PM

$1,000.00 sign‑on bonus offered for this role! $500 paid at hire and $500 after 90 days of employment.

Responsible for performing various repairs and preventive maintenance tasks to keep plant, equipment & building (including roof) in good working order and the property clean. Assists in equipment installation and modification. General maintenance is responsible for keeping equipment, tools, and work area clean, organized, and safe while completing an assignment.

• Safe operation of any tools and machines being worked on.
• Responsible for doing repairs and/or preventive maintenance promptly and efficiently.
• Shovel snow and salt sidewalks when required and keep all walkways as clean & ice‑free as possible.
• Tool and die fabrication, including the use of surface grinders, lathes, and milling machines.
• Repair electrical, electro‑mechanical, hydraulics, pumps, controllers, motors, and other equipment when needed.
• Replace light bulbs, electrical outlets, and conduits when necessary.
• Inspect equipment and buildings internally and externally and perform preventive maintenance and/or repairs on all equipment and buildings that inspection shows are needed.
• Prioritize and address maintenance request calls for production processes or equipment first, understanding the urgency of production and completing the work as soon as possible.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout procedures while working on equipment with no exceptions.
• Perform preventive maintenance as scheduled on equipment or machines. Notify the department supervisor of any anticipated issues.
• In the absence of General Maintenance/Leadman, follow instructions from Operations Manager for safety, quality, or status of a repair.
• In the absence of all General Maintenance/Leadman and Operations Managers, follow instructions from Shift Supervisor.
• Assist as needed to provide high‑quality brake shoes to meet customer needs and expectations.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Minimum five years of repair work.
• Basic knowledge of Mechanics, Hydraulics, Pneumatics & Electrical.
• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment and facilities.
• Knowledge of safety and OSHA requirements.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to deal fairly and effectively with all associates.
• Computer literate with experience in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and programmable logic controllers (PLC).
• Ability to drive forklift, operate machines, and work with tools.

• Must be available for shift work and may be required to work overtime before or after a regularly scheduled shift or on weekends.
• Required skills include welding (MIG, GMAW, oxygen/acetylene), carpentry, plumbing, and forklift operation.
• Achieved 80% on written test for OSHA Forklift Drivers.
• Achieved 80% on maintenance obstacle course forklift driving test.

• Wear proper PPE while working, such as Metatarsal Safety Shoes, Protective Glasses, side Shields, Ear Plugs, etc., and any other PPE.
• Must tolerate elevated temperature, dust, and draft conditions.
• Walk, climb, bend from the waist, and kneel for extended periods.
• Lift up to 50 lbs. regularly and up to 100 lbs. periodically (with assistance).

• Pass written test achieving 80%…