Technical Assembler

Summary:

• Candidate must assemble, package, and label materials according to company or customer drawings and specifications to ship to their desired location.
• Starting hourly rate for this position is $20 per hour, starting rate may vary DOE
• Work hours for this role are 7AM to 3 PM, 30 minute paid lunch

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assemble components by utilizing hand and power tools.
• Inspects components and completes assemblies for conformity. Follows all component handling procedures.
• Exhibit safe work habits adhering to all PPE and OSHA requirements for assigned area.
• Must report to work at scheduled time every day
• Be in your work area and prepared to begin work at the start of your shift
• Must maintain housekeeping in your work area and throughout the building.
• Must be able to package product to ensure it will arrive to customer in acceptable condition.
• Be sure all tools and equipment are returned at the end of your shift to maintain a clean and safe working environment for all.
• Other duties as assigned

 

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

• Experience with shipping, receiving, and warehouse components are helpful but not required.
• High School graduate, or general education degree preferred.  Ability to read and interpret manufacturing drawings and follow work instructions.
• Ability to assemble product in accordance with customer or company drawings and specifications.
• Ability to use torque wrench, calipers, and other miscellaneous measuring equipment.
• Communication skills
• Prior automotive experience helpful but not required.
• Computer skills helpful but not required.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have ability to utilize Manufacturing System to scan time card and labor tickets and research availability of materials needed.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Mechanically inclined and have the ability to use hand and power tools to assemble product
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. 
• Ability to maintain a clean work environment
• Ability to work overtime as required
• Ability to become forklift certified
• Ability to utilize overhead crane to assist with moving parts.

 

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 regularly required to talk and hear.
• Employee is regularly required to stand, lift, stoop, and walk for 5 hours at a time, without breaks.
• Employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Employee must have the ability to work with their hands to lift and assemble product.
• Employee is regularly required to walk for up to 8 hours a day.
• Employee is regularly required to wear a safety shoes and safety glasses at all times.  Must have the ability to wear hearing protection when in production areas that require it. 
• Employee is required to be on site during scheduled shift to perform daily duties and responsibilities.
• Requires daily face-to-face interaction with co-workers on production floor.

 

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

• The employee will normally work on the production floor and may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions.  May occasionally be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, and loud noise.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. 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. 

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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