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Job Description

Produce highly engineered, specialized, and innovative maintenance-of-way equipment for rail-related markets, by using mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic assembly techniques as well as welding, electrical wiring and hitching on overhead cranes and jibs.

Responsibilities

Assembly Principal Duties

+ Read and follow standard work, BOM’s, blueprints, routings, specifications and other diagrams/instructions in order to build and assemble parts and equipment in an accurate and timely fashion

+ Obtain necessary tools and equipment

+ Handle material, tools and equipment manually or with jib crane, performing own hitching as required

+ Follows piping diagrams or other instructions to connect hydraulic/pneumatic hosing or piping accurately and timely

+ Maintain high quality standards

+ Consistently maintains level of productivitiy as determined by management

+ Spray paint parts as required

+ Layout, cut and fit parts as required to weld in place

+ Prepare machinery for shipping

+ Rebuild machinery and clean, repair, disassemble, reassemble, and adjust machine as necessary

Wiring Principal Duties

+ Follow wiring diagrams/schematics to connect electrical cabling accurately and timely

+ Perform wiring sequence for point to point direct or harness wiring

+ Wire mounting panels and junction boxes per documentation/instructions

+ Create or re-wire harnesses and cables per documentation

Welding Principal Duties

+ Determine from drawings, information or standard practice, the welding sequence, type and size of electrode, machine settings and tools required

+ Perform fit up and related layout, and welding

+ Make allowance for distortion during fit up and weld

+ Change gas cylinders, wire reels, cables, gas lines, wire holder and wire

General Duties

+ Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.

+ Ability to fabricate small components

+ Complete production and quality assurance forms

+ Participate actively in team meetings and group discussions.

+ Interface with engineering to accurately communicate information

+ Actively participate in continuous improvement activities or events as required

+ Adhere to Quality Management System Requirements

+ 5S activities

+ Ability to read and comprehend procedures written in English

+ Familiarity with personal computers

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Education

+ H.S. Diploma or equivalent

Experience

+ Previous experience with similar responsibilities

+ Trade school classes may be substituted for experience.

Technical Skills

+ Ability to operate computer to check schedules, get prints, update manufacturing status of jobs and update employee information, obtain check stubs, etc.

+ Ability to read and understand blueprints, diagrams and other manuracturing instructions

+ Proficient in using hand tools properly and safely

+ Ability to use electric or pneumatic and cordless tools safely

+ Safely drive forklift using proper guidelines

+ Ability to operate a jib crane safely

+ Ability to layout, drill and tap holes

+ Previous experience wiring electrical boxes and panels and circuit breaker boards

+ Knowledge of voltage systems

+ Experience with different welding techniques

Behavioral Attributes

+ Keep tools, equipment and work area clean and orderly. Work in a safe manner.

+ Ability to work independently and as a team player with internal and external staff members

+ Follows instructions as directed

+ Be self-motivated and possess time management skills to meet production deadlines

Physical Requirements

+ Ability to regularly lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds

+ Requires full range of body motion, using all extremities, ability to walk unassisted, normal fine motor dexterity and normal strength

+ Normal, correctable vision ability is required

+ Requires the ability to frequently climb, stoop and bend.

+ Specific vision requirements include; close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Required Safety Equipment (Provided by company)

+ Safety glasses with side shields

+ Steel toe safety shoes with non-skid soles ($ reimbursement from company)

+ Hearing protection as required

+ Welding helmet/jacket/gloves as required

+ Specialty tooling as required

Required Equipment (not provided by company)

+ Rolling tool box, with basic hand and power tools

Working Conditions

Manufacturing shop environment subject to moderate noise, oil, grease and dirt. Work hours vary according to workload.

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $0-0 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 mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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