Electric Couplers Production Technician I

Wabtec; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation

12 paid holidays

Possible annual bonus

Job summary

Wabtec in Duncan, SC is seeking a full-time Assembly Technician to work within a dynamic team in an indoor manufacturing environment. The role involves assembling and disassembling parts using tools, while also ensuring quality and adherence to safety procedures.

Candidates should have a High School diploma or GED, with over a year of relevant experience. The position offers an hourly rate starting at $19.00, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• 1+ years of assembly experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Ability to use tools and equipment required in assembly operations.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and disassemble assembly parts using tools.
• Participate in daily cleaning procedures and assist in solutions to issues.
• Work with electrical and mechanical equipment and maintain equipment.

Skills

Assembly experience

Listening skills

Communication skills

Team player

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Tools

Tools and equipment for assembly

Job description

• Full-time
• Job Family: Production Operations

Job Description

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail.

How you will make a difference

You will be responsible for assembling and disassembling assembly parts, using tools and equipment in an industrial setting, and working as a team player with strong listening and communication skills.

What we offer

Hourly rate: $19.00+ per hour. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, supplemental options, life insurance, short-term disability, a 401(k) plan with a 6% company match, paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and possible annual bonus.

Qualifications

• Able to work 1st shift hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
• High School Graduate or GED.
• 1+ years of assembly experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Ability to use tools and equipment required in assembly operations.
• Good listening and communication skills.
• A team player.

Typical Day

• Assist in daily 5S and cleaning procedures.
• Assist others in obtaining solutions to quality and production issues.
• Help assemble and test according to engineering drawings and test codes.
• Work with electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Disassemble, troubleshoot, repair, and reassemble equipment that does not pass the test.
• Maintain assembly and test equipment.
• Move material to and from the workstation by hand, cart, or crane as required.
• Adhere to all safety rules and procedures and maintain good housekeeping.

Physical Demands

Frequent standing, walking, talking; hand use and reaching; occasional climbing or balancing; must lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Vision: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and adjust focus are required.

Environment

Indoor manufacturing environment with exposure to production machinery, assembly operations, overhead crane usage, forklift traffic. Personal protective equipment required.

Mental Demands

Use of written and oral communication skills; read, interpret, analyze, and solve problems; use math and reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information. Interacts with other employees, customers, and vendors.

EEO Statement

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.

Legal Requirements

Only U.S. legally authorized individuals are eligible. Employment is conditional upon completion of a drug screen and a fitness-for-duty test.