Assembly Technician

Wabtec Corporation

Duncan, SC

#R0067609

Position summary

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.

  • ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

                Assemble, test and inspect according to engineering drawings and test codes

                Work with electrical and mechanical equipment

                Disassemble, trouble shoot, repair and reassemble equipment that does not pass test

                Maintain assembly and test equipment as required        

                Move material to and from workstation by hand, cart and crane as required

                Adhere to all safety rules and procedures and maintain good housekeeping

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Strong mechanical aptitude
    • Three years prior manufacturing assembly experience
    • Ability to plan work procedures, determine tooling and operation sequence, etc., in order to establish the most efficient manner of utilizing materials and equipment
    • Ability to work in conformance with engineering and quality specifications and lean manufacturing principles

    EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:                                                     

    High school or equivalent

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    • Ability to Lift 30 Lbs.
    • Ability to Perform Work, While Frequently Standing.

    Working Environment/Environmental Hazards:

    • Industrial Setting w/ the Presence of Noise, Chemicals, Lubricants and Other Process Inputs.
    • Overhead Lifting Devices.
    • Heavy Equipment, Inclusive of Presses & Forklifts.
    • Climate Controlled.
  • Additional Job Description

    JOB TITLE: Assembly Technician

    WORKING HOURS: 5am to 3:30PM M-T with OT on Friday as needed

    PAY RATE: $15

    ASSIGNMENT DURATION: the duration is temp to hire depending on performance and attendance

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

                Assemble, test and inspect according to engineering drawings and test codes

                Work with electrical and mechanical equipment

                Disassemble, trouble shoot, repair and reassemble equipment that does not pass test

                Maintain assembly and test equipment as required        

                Move material to and from workstation by hand, cart and crane as required

                Adhere to all safety rules and procedures and maintain good housekeeping

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    • Strong mechanical aptitude
    • Three years prior manufacturing assembly experience
    • Ability to plan work procedures, determine tooling and operation sequence, etc., in order to establish the most efficient manner of utilizing materials and equipment
    • Ability to work in conformance with engineering and quality specifications and lean manufacturing principles

    EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:                                                     

    High school or equivalent

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    • Ability to Lift 30 Lbs.
    • Ability to Perform Work, While Frequently Standing.

    Working Environment/Environmental Hazards:

    • Industrial Setting w/ the Presence of Noise, Chemicals, Lubricants and Other Process Inputs.
    • Overhead Lifting Devices.
    • Heavy Equipment, Inclusive of Presses & Forklifts.
    • Climate Controlled.

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.

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About the company

Industry: Industrial: Equipment Manufacturing

At Wabtec, we are in the business of realizing potential. Our employees are the architects of the future. Go just about anywhere and you’ll find us. If you want to move and improve the world, start here.