Compression Technician

Atterro; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Uniform allowance

Career advancement opportunities

Tools and supplies provided

Job summary

Wabtec is seeking a Compression Technician in Columbia, SC. Pay rate is $21.00 per hour for a 1st shift (6:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday–Thursday).

Ideal candidates will hold a high school diploma or equivalent and have 3–5 years of related mechanical experience, with the ability to lift 50 pounds and use basic hand tools. Competitive benefits are provided along with ample opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of related mechanical experience.
• Mechanically inclined with basic hand tools.
• Knowledge of machine testing procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Follow detailed assembly instructions, processes, and procedures to ensure quality assembly of components.
• Assemble parts by examining connections for proper fit, fastening them together, and assembling subassemblies.
• Disassemble components using hand and power tools.
• Clean and buff components as needed.
• Wash components in solvent and run parts through the parts washer.
• Blowout parts to remove solvent and dirt.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment following 5S protocol.
• Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs).

Skills

Hand tools

Attention to detail

Reading and arithmetic

Machine testing

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Wabtec is Now Hiring Compression Technician
Location Columbia, SC
Pay Rate: $21.00 per hour
1st Shift | 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM | Monday – Thursday

Find more than a Compression Technician job — find a team that values your time, talent, and potential.

Want a Compression Technician job where you’re treated like part of the team, not just part of the process? We’re hiring motivated individuals who keep things moving — and we don’t take that lightly.

Every role makes an impact.
Here’s what it takes to make yours count.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3-5 years of related experience (light industrial or mechanical background)
• Mechanically inclined with experience using basic hand tools
• Knowledge of machine testing procedures
• Strong attention to detail and basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform repetitive tasks

Responsibilities:

• Follow detailed assembly instructions, processes, and procedures to ensure quality assembly of components.
• Assemble parts by examining connections for proper fit, fastening them together, and assembling subassemblies.
• Disassemble components using hand and power tools.
• Clean and buff components as needed.
• Wash components in solvent and run parts through the parts washer.
• Blowout parts to remove solvent and dirt.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment following 5S protocol.
• Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs).

More Than Just a Paycheck.
Real support. Real benefits. Real opportunity. Here’s the breakdown:

Wabtec offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401K plan with company match, paid time off and paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, a uniform allowance, career advancement opportunities, and all necessary tools and supplies provided. These benefits help ensure that you stay healthy, motivated, and invested in your career with us.