Remanufacturing Service Technician, Third Shift

About the role

Wabtec is hiring a Remanufacturing Service Technician for its Las Vegas facility, working the third shift (9:30 pm to 6 am, Sunday to Thursday). 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, plus a $1 per hour differential for the third shift.

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 so products meet specifications.
• Inspect components against internal quality and engineering criteria using fixtures, precision measuring devices and testing protocols.
• Disassemble and repair machinery, then reassemble it 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, work cooperatively on a team, and help improve product quality and production efficiency.
• Improve 5S in the work cell using continuous improvement and kaizen tools, and perform other 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 and to use hand tools safely.
• Excellent oral and written communication and teamwork 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.