Technician

It’s not just about your career or job titleIt’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.

Who will you be working with?

Our highly skilled technical team has many years of combined product knowledge and expertise in the LA repair center.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of our LA repair center, you will bring your innovative skills to complement our processes. You will report to the repair center Manager.

You will be responsible for the Overhaul Technician (Level I/II) position. This position includes at a minimum, disassembly and assembly, cleaning and testing of mechanical components related to pneumatic and hydraulic valves.

What will your typical day look like?
- Move material to and from workstation by hand, cart, pallet jack, hoist/ crane as required. Maybe required to perform heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds).
- Disassemble (tear-down), clean, according to work instructions, engineering drawings and/or test codes.
- Responsible for processing paperwork pertaining to the disassembly/Assembly and cleaning of pneumatic and hydraulic valves.
- Use of fixtures, press, vice, grinders, wire wheel, pneumatic/hand tools, etc.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management
- Adhere to all safety rules, regulations, practices, procedures, and established company policies.
- Maintain good housekeeping.

What do we want to know about you?

Experience
- Possesses strong mechanical skills
- Hands on work assembly and disassembly of mechanical parts.
- Some knowledge working with electronics.

QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong mechanical aptitude demonstrated experience with mechanical and pneumatic components.
- Ability to work in conformance with engineering specifications, quality procedures, and lean manufacturing principles.
- Ability to understand work procedures, determine tooling and operation sequence, etc. in order to establish the most efficient manner of utilizing materials and equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals. Able to communicate effectively with coworkers.
- Able to follow instructions, possess basic comprehension and reading skills.
- Able to work independently and as part of a group as a team player.
- Positive attitude and high degree of self-discipline and self-motivation are required.
- Over 2 years of manufacturing assembly experience or related experience/training or equivalent combination of education and experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
- Ability to work safely on all tasks related to the job.

What about the physical demands of the job?

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.
- Requires repeated movements and tasks daily.
- The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, crouch.
- Job requires use of vibrating/impact pneumatic hand tools.
- The employee may be required to lift or move up to 50 lbs.
- Regular full-time. Must be able to work overtime and Saturdays when required.

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

What work environment will I be working in?

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job.
- While performing duties on this job, the employee will be working with dirty, grimy, and rusted parts since most of the customer product received for overhaul mounts under the train.
- The noise level in certain areas of the shop may be usually loud at some times.
- Employee will work near moving mechanical and pneumatic parts/equipment.
- The work will be performed indoors. However, employee is exposed to climate conditions (due to weather) as there is no HVAC within shop area.
- PPE required throughout shop area, at a minimum safety steel toe shoe and eye protection is required within shop area. Within certain areas hearing protection, hand protection, arm protection, respirator, and face shield may be required.

The starting hourly rate of this position is $22.50.

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).

Who are we?
- Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-