Manufacturing Technician I

About the role

Aero Transportation Products (ATP), part of Wabtec, is hiring a Manufacturing Technician I for its Independence, Missouri site. The team produces steel and aluminum hatch covers and gates for Wabtec's Freight Components division. The Independence site is in an underground industrial complex used for fiberglass production, and the role reports to the Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor or Plant Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Perform general assembly of products in line with product specifications, engineering drawings and quality procedures
• Inspect products and record inspection and test results, interpreting them as needed
• Build hatch cover structures using fiberglass, resins and hard structural materials
• Use hand tools, including pneumatic tools
• Interpret work instructions and work safely with appropriate PPE in a clean work area
• Work within a team and perform additional duties as needed

Required profile

• Full-time, full-shift work, Monday to Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm; overtime may be available or required
• Ability to stand for about 8 hours a day and lift at least 35 lbs
• Ability to work in an enclosed cave-like environment and on uneven surfaces
• Prior assembly experience in a manufacturing facility preferred but not required; fiberglass experience preferred but not required
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.; drug screen and fitness-for-duty test may apply

Required skills

• Use of common hand tools
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Applying standards

What we offer

• Pay of $18-$25 per hour, depending on experience and other factors
• Benefits including health, welfare and retirement
• Possible annual bonus if eligible