Electrician

Wabtec Corporation; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 41,328 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Potential annual bonus

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation is seeking a Locomotive Electrician to work in West Wareham, MA. The role involves building and rebuilding locomotives, testing electrical and pneumatic systems, and supporting customer needs. Candidates should have five years of experience with heavy equipment and a strong understanding of locomotive maintenance and repair.

The position offers an hourly rate between $30.00 and $35.00, with additional benefits like health care and retirement options. Travel may be required depending on project needs.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience building and/or maintaining heavy equipment.
• Strong understanding of locomotive maintenance and repair.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform testing and troubleshoot electrical and pneumatic systems.
• Read electrical and pneumatic schematics.
• Install electrical components and run/terminate wiring.

Skills

Experience with heavy equipment

Locomotive maintenance and repair knowledge

Understanding of pneumatics

Basic math skills

Ability to read schematics

Job description

Locomotive Electrician – West Wareham, MA

This role involves building and rebuilding locomotives and locomotive assemblies, working on electrical and pneumatic systems, and supporting customer needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform testing and troubleshoot electrical and pneumatic systems.
• Read electrical and pneumatic schematics.
• Operate electrical test equipment.
• Design basic electrical circuits.
• Install electrical components and run/terminate wiring.
• Cut, crimp, and install cabling; pull wire harnesses through conduit.
• Drill and tap holes; clean, sandblast, and paint old parts.
• Disassemble and assemble locomotive parts and subassemblies.
• Know and understand FRA rules (training provided).
• Interact with customers and collaborate with coworkers.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience building and/or maintaining heavy equipment.
• Strong understanding of locomotive maintenance and repair; manufacturing experience a plus.
• Preferred experience with diesel engines, propulsion, pneumatics, and large‑industry sectors such as rail, agriculture, mining or marine.
• Language skills: ability to read and comprehend simple instructions; write and present information verbally.
• Basic math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, computing rates, ratios, percentages, and interpreting bar graphs.
• Reasoning ability: apply instructions in written, oral or diagram form; solve problems involving concrete variables.
• Physical ability to lift and move up to 50 lb, stand/walk/sit/stoop/kneel/crouch/crawl; use hands for grasping, pulling, handling; operate in awkward positions.
• Vision requirements: close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles; use of respirator, hearing protection; exposure to heights and chemicals; noise above 85 dB.

Location & Travel

West Wareham, MA (primary work site). Travel may be required depending on project needs.

Compensation & Benefits

Hourly rate between $30.00 and $35.00. Additional benefits include health, welfare, retirement, and potential annual bonus. Benefits details at mywabtecbenefits.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Wabtec is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diverse backgrounds and encourage people of all gender identities, disabilities, and veteran status to apply.