Production Technician - Foundation Brakes

About the role

Wabtec, a global provider of equipment, systems and digital solutions for freight and transit rail, is hiring a Production Technician for its Foundation Brakes operation in Duncan. The technician assembles, tests and inspects parts according to engineering drawings and test codes, and helps solve quality and production issues. The role is on the 2nd shift (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM).

Key responsibilities

• Assist in daily 5S and cleaning procedures.
• Assemble, test and inspect according to engineering drawings and test codes.
• Work with electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Disassemble, troubleshoot, repair and reassemble equipment that fails testing.
• Maintain assembly and test equipment as required.
• Move material between workstations by hand, cart and crane.
• Help colleagues find solutions to quality and production issues.
• Follow all safety rules, procedures and housekeeping standards.

Required profile

• High school graduate or GED.
• 1+ years of assembly experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Able to use tools and equipment needed for assembly operations.
• Good listening and communication skills and ability to work as a team player.
• Able to work 2nd shift hours (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM).

Physical demands

• Frequently stands, walks, talks or hears; uses hands to operate tools and controls; reaches with hands and arms.
• Occasionally climbs, balances, stoops, kneels, crouches or crawls.
• Frequently lifts and moves up to 30 pounds.
• Regularly works indoors in a manufacturing environment near machinery, cranes and forklifts, using personal protective equipment.

What we offer

• Pay of $19.00 per hour, with possible variation based on experience, skills and location.
• Benefits starting day 1: medical, dental and vision, plus supplemental options.
• Life insurance and short-term disability at no cost to employees.
• 401k plan with a 6% company contribution.
• Paid vacation and 12 paid holidays per year.
• Possible annual bonus if eligible.