Airbrake Assembler Technician - Rail Systems Production

Wabtec; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Annual bonus

Job summary

Wabtec is seeking a hands-on remanufacturing associate to support day-to-day operations in our Kansas City facility. You will disassemble air brake components, follow SOPs, and maintain a clean, safe workspace while meeting production targets.

The role requires basic mechanical skills and the ability to use hand and pneumatic tools safely. Hours are Monday through Thursday, with potential overtime on Fridays and Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Basic mechanical aptitude and understanding of component disassembly and assembly.
• Ability to use hand, power, and pneumatic tools safely and effectively.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow standard work instructions, SOPs, and safety documentation.
• Ability to maintain 5S and workplace organization standards.
• Ability to understand and follow basic safety and work instructions in English.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble air brake components using hand, power, and pneumatic tools.
• Follow detailed work instructions, SOPs, JSAs, and routing documentation.
• Clean, wash, buff, and blow out components using solvents, parts washers, and air tools.
• Inspect components during disassembly to identify defects or non-conformances.
• Ensure parts are processed according to the production schedule and routing requirements.
• Operate equipment safely and shut down equipment when not in use.
• Follow all safety policies, PPE requirements, ESD protocols, and plant rules.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with 5S standards.
• Rotate between tasks and workstations as needed to support production flow.
• Communicate issues, shortages, or safety concerns to supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support operational needs.
• Must be willing to cross train.
• Follow safety protocols and adhere to all PPE requirements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Pneumatic tools

Safety compliance

Job description

Wabtec is seeking a hands-on remanufacturing associate to support day-to-day operations in our Kansas City facility. You will disassemble air brake components, follow SOPs, and maintain a clean, safe workspace while meeting production targets.

The role requires basic mechanical skills and the ability to use hand and pneumatic tools safely. Hours are Monday through Thursday, with potential overtime on Fridays and Saturdays.