Remanufacturing Service Technician, First Shift

About the role

Wabtec is hiring a Remanufacturing Service Technician for its Las Vegas facility, working the first shift from 5:30 am to 2 pm, Monday to Friday. The technician disassembles, assembles, cleans, requalifies and reworks locomotive traction motor combo components using manual and automated equipment, then inspects, repairs and tests them in line with safe manufacturing and quality procedures. The base rate is $23.50 per hour.

Key responsibilities

• Support and perform work in line with environmental, health and safety programs and regulations
• Support the manufacturing or remanufacturing of UX traction motor combo components
• Use manual and automated production equipment and hydraulic or pneumatic tools to meet quality requirements
• Inspect components against internal criteria using fixtures, precision measuring devices and testing protocols
• Disassemble and repair machinery, then reassemble equipment after inspections, testing or repairs
• Sign off on process documentation for each work step and maintain acceptable defect rates
• Operate fork trucks and overhead cranes per OSHA guidelines
• Aid in training others, assist in developing processes to improve quality and efficiency, and work to improve 5S in the work cell
• Perform additional duties assigned by the Flow Leader, Team Lead or management

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED, with at least 1 year of related experience in a manufacturing environment
• Desired: associate's degree or equivalent technical school certification
• Ability to lift and handle tools and materials up to 50 pounds
• Team player with good oral and written communication and customer service skills

Required skills

• Preferred: experience with analytical testing and knowledge of EHS procedures
• Preferred: understanding of lean manufacturing quality procedures
• Preferred: prior fork truck and overhead crane experience