Electric Mechanic A

About the role

Wabtec's Cleveland Service Center, in Cleveland, Ohio, re-manufactures alternators for EVO, HDL and FDL locomotives and supplies them to locomotive manufacturers and repair points worldwide. The Electric Mechanic A performs dismantling, cleaning, repairing and rebuilding of components across several product lines, reports directly to the Supervisor and works in a 1st shift, Monday to Friday 6:30am-3:00pm.

Key responsibilities

• Assemble, dismantle, clean, inspect and repair components, including alternators and generators
• Use electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, maintenance manuals, parts lists and prints
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems and recommend improvements to repair process and quality
• Meet delivery schedules and productivity goals
• Take part in 5S and lean projects
• Use torches, large impact guns, sanders, grinders, drills and other hand tools
• Other duties assigned by supervision, including possible braze certification

Required profile

• At least 1 year in a manufacturing environment or equivalent experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Preferred: tow motor experience
• Ability to work unsupervised, in a fast-paced environment and to communicate clearly
• Regularly lifts up to 50 lbs and wears steel-toe shoes and safety glasses

Required skills

• Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting
• Reading electrical schematics and mechanical drawings

What we offer

• Pay of $24.48 per hour plus a $1.25 shift differential
• Medical, dental and vision benefits from day 1
• $500 referral bonus after 60 days, $10,000 annual tuition reimbursement
• Mental health assistance, auto/home/renters insurance discounts, employer-paid life insurance, 401k with 3% match
• Annual steel-toe boots and prescription safety glasses, short-term disability after 90 days