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Wabtec

Assembler I

Wabtec, Kansas City, Missouri, United States, 64101


Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has 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, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com .

It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

Who will you be working with?

Shuttlewagon, a Wabtec Company is looking for a mechanical assembler. The Assembler will work collaboratively with others in similar roles to produce highly engineered, custom built mobile material handling machinery 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.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Services Division, you will be responsible for assembling fabricated parts, components, or units at floor stations. You will test and calibrates parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product specifications. You will also use hand and power tools to assemble units according to product specifications. You will be required to identify units that fail tests or tolerance levels and repairs as necessary. Team members may assist less experienced team members with knowledge and expertise.

What do we want to know about you?

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required

Experience

3-5+ years in custom build shop preferred

Technical Skills

Ability to read and understand blue prints

Ability to operate a computer to read and input data

Ability to operate hand tools and read measuring devices

Ability to read and interpret 3D prints/schematics to complete standard work

Behavioral Attributes

Ability to communicate effectively to team members and management

Ability to hold themselves accountable for results

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to think critically and troubleshoot problems

Desire to win

What will your typical day look like?

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 productivity 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

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

What about the physical demands of the job?

Employee is required to wear appropriate PPE such as steel toe boots and safety glasses

Employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, crouch, bend, work underneath equipment, reach above shoulders, and climb

Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Employee will be working in the typical conditions of a manufacturing environment including seasonal variation in temperatures and occasional exposure to manufacturing fumes or by-products

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

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).

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles…people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.