Assembler 1- Airbrake Technician

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

You will work closely with Production and Assembly teams, as well as Materials, Quality, Maintenance, and site leadership to support day‑to‑day remanufacturing operations. This role collaborates across departments to ensure components are processed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with quality and production standards.

How will you make the difference

In this role, you will directly contribute to the safe, reliable, and high‑quality remanufacturing of air brake components used in rail applications. Your attention to detail, adherence to safety and quality standards, and ability to follow work instructions will help ensure that critical brake systems meet Wabtec and customer requirements. By supporting efficient production flow and maintaining a clean and organized workspace, you will play a key role in meeting production targets and delivering dependable products to our customers.

Monday - Thursday 5:00am - 3:30pm. This position might require flexibility to work overtime on Fridays and Saturdays.

• Basic knowledge of mechanical or industrial processes
• Experience using hand tools or power tools in a manufacturing, maintenance, automotive, or mechanical environment preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 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

What will your typical day look like?

• 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
• Perform other duties as assigned

What about the physical demand of the job:

Physical Demands: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Employee is required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on regular basis.
• Employee is required to walk throughout the day. This position requires the ability to stand for extended periods, including full shifts as part of the essential job and responsibilities.
• The position requires the employee to be on-site during scheduled shift to perform daily duties and responsibilities.
• This position requires the ability to perform detailed, precise hand movements using fine motor skills to perform specific tasks.

Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.)

Work is performed in shop environment that is non-temperature-controlled production environment, with exposure to varying temperatures and other environmental factors.

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The hourly rate for this role is currently $20.75 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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