Maintenance Technician Il - 1st Shift

Knorr-Bremse; Springfield (MO); Hybrid; USD 41,328 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group health insurance

401(k)

80 hours vacation

10 paid holidays

6 weeks of paid parental leave

Job summary

Knorr Bremse Group, via New York Air Brake, is seeking a Maintenance Technician II in Springfield, MO. This pivotal role involves preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment to ensure operational stability.

Candidates should have 2-5 years of relevant experience, strong mechanical and electrical skills, and be comfortable working in a manufacturing environment. The position offers a wage of $30.00–32.00 per hour and comprehensive benefits starting from day one.

Qualifications

• 2–5+ years of relevant experience in maintenance.
• Understanding and compliance with safety procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair production-related equipment.
• Communicate equipment status to operators.

Skills

Technical Capacity

Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) compliance

Shop math

Use of measuring devices

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Operation of industrial machines

Organization and time-management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Multimeter

Power tools

Industrial vehicles (forklift, scissor lift)

Job description

LOCATION: Springfield/Missouri (US-MO), United States | BRAND: New York Air Brake | REQUISITION ID: 10542 | JOB GRADE: 10 | ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site

Since 1890, New York Air Brake has been an innovative leader in the heavy‑haul railroad industry. As a member company of Knorr‑Bremse – the world’s leading manufacturer of braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles–New York Air Brake is recognized worldwide as a Center of Competence for heavy‑haul freight railroad control systems. We serve customers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, and around the globe. Our talented, diverse, and dedicated teams develop innovative solutions to the challenges facing our customers.

Position Title

Maintenance Technician II

Job Description

Benefits begin day one! Reports to: Maintenance & Reliability Supervisor.

The Maintenance Technician II is responsible for preventive maintenance activities, troubleshooting and repairing all production related equipment throughout the plant.

Essential Functions

• Perform scheduled Preventative Maintenance activities per written instructions and job knowledge of the specific piece of equipment to prevent breakdowns. Communicate improvement ideas to the PM instructions to help improve the equipment OEE.
• Respond timely to an equipment breakdown to trouble‑shoot root‑cause of problem, identify possible solutions and implement the solutions. This may include identifying and selecting components required to complete the repair.
• Communicate equipment status with operators and appropriate management personnel.
• Utilize hand tools, screwdrivers, wrenches, multimeter, pipe threader.
• Work outside of and inside of the machines. Handle various positions for a few minutes to a few hours, such as balancing on narrow footing, climbing, reaching forward/overhead, squatting, kneeling, stooping and/or lying on back, and maneuvering in small tight spaces. Surfaces may be slippery due to coolant and oil. Work off ladders and scissor lift.
• Comply with all safety procedures and policies.
• Understand and support all Quality, Product Safety, and Health/Safety/Environmental/Energy policies.
• Adhere to all relevant statutory or regulatory compliance obligations.
• Must understand, support, and adhere to the Integrated Management System policies, procedures and instructions.
• Select and recommend repair parts, work with and communicate materials needed to complete repair.
• Must understand and support relevant key performance indicators (KPIs), as defined in the goal tree.

Skills and Competencies

• Technical Capacity: working knowledge of industrial machining, plant systems, building maintenance, repair and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge and compliance with all Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and ability to identify hazardous energy sources and isolate.
• Shop math.
• Use of measuring devices and test equipment (torque press, force transducers).
• Understanding temperature controls.
• Mechanical, Plumbing/HVAC, Electrical skills.
• Machine operation (drills, press, lathe, milling machines, industrial washers, grinder, polishers, pneumatic tools, etc.).
• Working knowledge of common industrial chemicals.
• Use of power industrial vehicles including scissor lift, platform lift, and forklift.
• Organization and time‑management skills.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands

The employee will be exposed to shop floor conditions such as noise, heat, cold, dust/dirt. Regular tasks include standing, walking, sitting, using hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, and reach with arms. Occasionally must lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Abilities Required

• 20/30 near vision.
• Capable of standing on hard surfaces up to eight hours per day.
• Able to lift 50 pounds, with ease.
• Able to carry 50 pounds without assistance, 25 feet.
• Able to lift from waist to overhead, 50 pounds using both hands.
• Ability to work in manufacturing environment exposed to loud noises, dust, chemicals and varying temperatures.
• Ability to reach, grasp, handle and manipulate items with hands.
• Ability to walk, bend, climb, twist, stoop, and squat.
• Ability to wear and use proper personal protective equipment; safety glasses, face shield, gloves, ear plugs or earmuffs, and steel‑toed safety compliant footwear.
• Normal concentration, memory, and decision‑making under normal time pressure.

Physical Restrictions or Requirements

• Normal ability to see, distinguish colors (where applicable).
• Normal sense of touch.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 2–5+ years of relevant experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

No specific preferred education stated.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
• This job description does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.

Benefits and Compensation

The anticipated wage scale for candidates in Springfield, MO is $30.00–32.00 per hour. The final pay offered will depend on experience, industry, and education. This position is eligible for group health insurance, 401(k), 80 hours vacation, 10 paid holidays, 2 personal holidays, 6 weeks of paid parental leave, and other benefits per company plans.

EEO-Disability/Veterans

At this time, we are not able to offer immigration sponsorship for new hires. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without visa sponsorship.