Advanced Maintenance Technician - Mechanical & Electrical

Wabtec Corporation; Wytheville (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation in Wytheville, VA, seeks an experienced maintenance technician to repair and maintain plant machinery per safety regulations. The role requires advanced skills across mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, and welding, with the ability to work independently and in team rotations.

Candidates should have at least five years of general maintenance experience and a high school diploma or GED, with vocational training preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; two years vocational or one year technical preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of general maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete work orders using advanced skills.
• Lead as special project point person.
• Operate boiler and mechanical room operations.
• Perform plant start-ups and shutdowns.
• Calibrate gauges and instruments.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Maintain critical parts inventory.

Skills

Maintenance expertise

Electrical systems

Hydraulics

Welding

PLC basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational training 2 years or 1 year technical

Tools

Band saws

Pipe threader

Welder and torch

Multimeter

Calib/test equipment

Job description

Wabtec Corporation in Wytheville, VA, seeks an experienced maintenance technician to repair and maintain plant machinery per safety regulations. The role requires advanced skills across mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, and welding, with the ability to work independently and in team rotations.

Candidates should have at least five years of general maintenance experience and a high school diploma or GED, with vocational training preferred.