Assembly/Overhaul Technician

About the role

Wabtec is hiring an Assembly/Overhaul Technician for its manufacturing and overhaul/repair facility in Greenville, a small but growing site operating for over 50 years. The position is on the first shift (currently 7:00-3:30 Monday to Friday, subject to change) and pays $20.00 per hour, with a $1,000 sign-on bonus. The technician performs overhauls and repairs of assemblies of brakes, couplers and compressors.

Key responsibilities

• Disassemble, troubleshoot, repair and reassemble equipment that fails tests, and work with electrical and mechanical equipment
• Maintain assembly and test equipment, and inspect and test completed units
• Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, drawings and routing instructions, and tag or mark parts
• Measure parts with calipers and micrometers, check tolerances and clearances, and bond components with adhesives
• Adjust, grind and grease parts, and fasten cables, wiring and units to assemblies
• Perform basic math calculations and follow housekeeping and safety rules

Required profile

• 2-4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills, with precision assembly experience
• Ability to read fabrication and assembly blueprints and technical manuals
• Ability to work with electrical systems and in a team, with little supervision
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in an indoor manufacturing environment with production machinery and cranes

Required skills

• Hand and power tools, including calipers and micrometers
• Basic math and measuring skills
• Ability to interpret schematics, blueprints and drawings

What we offer

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, plus supplemental options at low rates
• Company-provided life insurance and short-term disability, and a 401k with a 6% company match
• Paid time off after 6 months and 12 paid holidays per year
• Benefits start on day 1