Assembler 2 - Compressor Technician

About the role

Wabtec is hiring an Assembler 2 (Compressor Technician) in Kansas City, Missouri, to work on production lines alongside fellow technicians. You will report to production supervisors and leads, and work closely with quality control, safety coordinators, maintenance technicians and engineering teams. The shift runs Monday to Thursday, 5:00am to 3:30pm, and may require overtime on Fridays and Saturdays.

Key responsibilities

• Use hand, power, pneumatic and hydraulic tools, fixtures and work instructions to assemble and disassemble components correctly
• Follow detailed assembly and disassembly instructions, processes and procedures
• Examine connections for correct fit, fasten parts and subassemblies, and disassemble components
• Clean, buff, wash in solvent, blow out and run parts through a parts washer
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace according to 5S protocol
• Keep schedules running as listed and operate within SOPs and Job Safety Analyses
• Stand down equipment when not in use, follow safety protocols and PPE requirements, and cross-train

Required profile

• High school degree or equivalent preferred
• Knowledge of basic mechanics, hand tools and machine testing procedures
• Preferred: 1+ year of experience performing mechanical jobs, assembly and disassembly
• Experience with overhead cranes is a plus but not required
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions accurately in English
• Physical demands: lifting up to 50 pounds regularly, walking and standing for long periods, and being on-site during the shift

Required skills

• Identify and use hand, pneumatic and power tools
• Preferred: mechanical training (vocational or previous job experience)
• Nice to have: reading analog and digital measuring devices such as micrometers, indicators and calipers
• Nice to have: basic computer skills

What we offer

• Stated pay of $22.50, with the actual offer depending on training, experience, education and market conditions
• Benefits including health, welfare and retirement, and possibly an annual bonus if eligible