Airbrake Technician

Staffmark; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and Disability Insurance

Optional 401(k) plan

Safety-focused manufacturing

Job summary

Wabtec in Kansas City, MO is hiring an Airbrake Technician on a direct hire basis. The role pays $20.75 per hour and runs Monday-Thursday, 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with overtime potential on Fridays and Saturdays.

You will inspect, assemble, package, and test air brake components, ensuring safety, quality, and production goals are met across a fast-paced operation. The ideal candidate has mechanical aptitude, enjoys using hand and power tools, and can maintain accuracy while working with detailed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and safety requirements.
• Ability to safely use hand, power, and pneumatic tools.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble air brake components using hand, power, and pneumatic tools.
• Clean, wash, buff, and prepare components for remanufacturing.
• Inspect parts and identify defects, damage, or non-conforming conditions.
• Follow detailed work instructions, SOPs, routing documents, and safety procedures.
• Process materials according to production schedules and workflow requirements.
• Operate production equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace following 5S standards.
• Rotate between workstations and support production flow as needed.
• Communicate production issues, material shortages, and safety concerns to leadership.
• Cross-train in multiple work areas to support operational flexibility.
• Follow all PPE requirements, safety policies, and plant procedures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Read instructions

Safety mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Pneumatic tools

Job description

Wabtec Now hiring for a Airbrake Technician - Direct Hire
Location: Kansas City, MO
Pay Rate: $20.75 per hour
Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Flexibility to work overtime on Fridays and Saturdays as needed.

Smart Hands Wanted Because Production Work Isn't Just Muscle.
This Airbrake Technician job for Wabtec is for people who pay attention to detail. You’ll inspect, assemble, and pack products with care. We know we can count on you to achieve high-quality standards and maintain production goals every shift. This hands-on manufacturing role is responsible for maintaining safety, quality, and productivity standards while helping ensure critical brake systems meet company and customer requirements. The ideal candidate has mechanical aptitude, enjoys working with tools, and thrives in a fast-paced production environment.

Looking for Airbrake Technician jobs in Kansas City where hard work drives every shift? This opportunity lets you help manufacture quality products, support production goals, and contribute to a team that keeps operations running safely and efficiently.

Job Duties

• Disassemble air brake components using hand, power, and pneumatic tools.
• Clean, wash, buff, and prepare components for remanufacturing.
• Inspect parts and identify defects, damage, or non-conforming conditions.
• Follow detailed work instructions, SOPs, routing documents, and safety procedures.
• Process materials according to production schedules and workflow requirements.
• Operate production equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace following 5S standards.
• Rotate between workstations and support production flow as needed.
• Communicate production issues, material shortages, and safety concerns to leadership.
• Cross-train in multiple work areas to support operational flexibility.
• Follow all PPE requirements, safety policies, and plant procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Ability to read and follow work instructions and safety requirements.
• Ability to safely use hand, power, and pneumatic tools.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, maintenance, automotive, assembly, or mechanical environments.
• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Knowledge of workplace organization and 5S principles.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based production environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing, assembly, production, warehouse, or industrial experience is preferred.
• Experience operating production equipment, performing quality inspections, or meeting production goals is beneficial.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement practices, or workplace safety procedures is considered an asset.
• Individuals who demonstrate reliability, adaptability, teamwork, and a strong work ethic are well positioned for success as a Airbrake Technician.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive production tasks throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift materials, components, or finished products weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely operate around production equipment and moving machinery.
• Ability to maintain productivity while working in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Manufacturing Environment with opportunities for advancement and skill development.

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What You Will Do

As a Airbrake Technician you will support daily manufacturing operations by assembling products, operating production equipment, inspecting finished goods, packaging materials, maintaining production standards, and following established work instructions. You will help keep production areas clean and organized, monitor product quality, meet production goals, and contribute to safe, efficient manufacturing operations.

A Airbrake Technician contributes to manufacturing by performing a variety of production responsibilities that support efficient operations and quality products. This position requires adaptability, attention to detail, and the ability to work safely throughout every shift.

The Airbrake Technician supports manufacturing through product assembly, inspection, packaging, material handling, and adherence to production procedures while maintaining quality and workplace safety.

This profession rewards individuals who enjoy manufacturing and working as part of a production team.