Hands-on Rail Production Maintenance Technician

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Maxton (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, welfare & retirement benefits

Annual bonus

Job summary

Wabtec is seeking a Maintenance Technician to repair, maintain and improve production equipment and plant facilities. The role requires 3–5 years in maintenance within a manufacturing setting and hands-on expertise with hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical controls, PLCs, and HVAC systems.

Expected duties include preventive maintenance, rebuilding hydraulic cylinders, and supporting other Technicians while maintaining 5S and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED Required (Technical 2 Year Degree Preferred)
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in Maintenance.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in a Manufacturing Environment.
• Ability to understand and troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical controls, PLC’s, and HVAC systems.
• Basic experience with mechanical and electrical equipment in use at RFPC, including hydraulic and pneumatic valves, cylinders, pumps and motors, electrical controls.
• Ability to operate machines, hand-tools, and electronic testing equipment.
• Proficient in welding, cutting, and sheet metal fabrication.
• Good Communication and Interaction Skills.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain and improve production equipment, plant equipment and related facilities as required – create work orders for work done.
• Bench work including rebuild hydraulic cylinders, repair carts, etc. as time allows.
• Perform Preventative Maintenance Work Orders in the Maintenance Management System
• Assist other Technicians on flexible basis as needed.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Provide communication to other departments, as required.
• Work overtime hours (weekends and factory shutdown periods) as required.
• Maintain personal 5S area.
• Participate in TPMs and/or Kaizens as needed.
• Regular on-site attendance is required.
• Follow all company established safety and employment rules.
• Other duties by be assigned.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Electrical controls

PLC

HVAC systems

Machinery operation

Welding

Cutting

Sheet metal fabrication

Communication

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Technical 2 Year Degree Preferred

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Hand-tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Wabtec is seeking a Maintenance Technician to repair, maintain and improve production equipment and plant facilities. The role requires 3–5 years in maintenance within a manufacturing setting and hands-on expertise with hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical controls, PLCs, and HVAC systems.

Expected duties include preventive maintenance, rebuilding hydraulic cylinders, and supporting other Technicians while maintaining 5S and safety standards.