Maintenance Technician - Keep Production Running

Wabtec Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation in the United States is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to repair, maintain and improve production equipment and plant facilities. You will create work orders for work performed and support rebuilds of hydraulic cylinders and repair carts as time allows.

The role requires 3–5 years in maintenance and manufacturing, a high school diploma or GED, and forklift certification. You will work with hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical controls and PLCs, ensuring safe, efficient

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• 3–5 years in maintenance
• 3–5 years in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical controls, PLCs, and HVAC systems
• Forklift license certified
• Proficient in welding, cutting, and sheet metal fabrication

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 a 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 Kaizens as needed.
• Regular on-site attendance is required.
• Follow all company established safety and employment rules.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Manufacturing environment

Hydraulic/pneumatic controls

PLC/SCADA

Electrical controls

Welding

Forklift certified

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Technical 2 Year Degree Preferred

Tools

Welding equipment

Electrical testing equipment

Hydraulic/pneumatic tools

Job description

Wabtec Corporation in the United States is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to repair, maintain and improve production equipment and plant facilities. You will create work orders for work performed and support rebuilds of hydraulic cylinders and repair carts as time allows.

The role requires 3–5 years in maintenance and manufacturing, a high school diploma or GED, and forklift certification. You will work with hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical controls and PLCs, ensuring safe, efficient