Compression Technician | 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO

Staffmark Group; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K plan with company match

Paid time off and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Uniform allowance

Career advancement opportunities

Tools provided

Job summary

Wabtec in Columbia, SC is hiring a Compression Technician to assemble and test components, following detailed instructions and safety procedures. The role requires basic tools use, a mechanical mindset, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

You will work Monday-Thursday 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM on the 1st shift, with competitive benefits and company-paid training opportunities through Staffmark's partner program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3-5 years related experience in 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).

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading and arithmetic basics

Lifting 50 lbs capability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Wabtec in Columbia, SC is hiring a Compression Technician to assemble and test components, following detailed instructions and safety procedures. The role requires basic tools use, a mechanical mindset, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

You will work Monday-Thursday 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM on the 1st shift, with competitive benefits and company-paid training opportunities through Staffmark's partner program.