Maintenance Technician M3

industrial maintenance jobs; Wytheville (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec is seeking an experienced maintenance technician in Wytheville, VA to repair and maintain plant machinery. The role requires advanced mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic skills, boiler operation and welding capabilities, with journeyman-level proficiency and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities include starting up and shutting down plants, calibrating gauges, troubleshooting equipment, managing parts inventory and supporting shift rotations, including

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; two years vocational or one year technical strongly preferred.
• Minimum of five years of general maintenance experience.
• Advanced skill level equivalent to journeyman in electrical, hydraulics, boiler operations, mechanical, pneumatics.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain plant machinery and equipment.
• Perform boiler and mechanical room operations; start-ups and shutdowns.
• Calibrate gauges and instruments; troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Maintain critical parts inventory; work on special projects as assigned.

Skills

Machinery operations

Electrical systems

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Welding/Metal work

Troubleshooting

Inventory management

Basic electronics

PLC basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years vocational training or one year technical

Tools

Multi-meter

Band saws

Pipe threader

Welding equipment

Calibrations tools

Job description

SUMMARY STATEMENT OF WORK PERFORMED: Utilizes advanced skills in mechanical, electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics, welding and metal working to repair and maintain plant machinery and equipment in compliance with established safety regulations and SOIs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of the job follow. Management may assign other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

• Utilizes advanced skills to complete any work order assignment
• Serves as special project point person
• Utilizes advanced skills to perform boiler and mechanical room operations
• Performs plant start-ups and plant shutdowns
• Performs gauge and instrument calibration
• Utilizes advanced skills for trouble shooting and repair of equipment
• Maintains critical parts inventory

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

• Various hand tools (wrenches, saws, drills, hammers, etc.)
• Vertical and horizontal band saws
• Pipe threader (hand and electric)
• Welder and torch
• Electric grinders, porto-band saw, rotary drill, magnetic drill, reciprocating saw
• Radial drill press
• Pneumatic grinders, saws, impact gun
• Drain cleaners (electric and gas)
• Powered industrial trucks and lifts
• Multi-meter, amp meter for electrical
• Lap top computer
• Calibration test equipment

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required; two years vocational or one year of technical strongly preferred

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of five (5) years of general maintenance required

SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of machinery and physical plant operations
• Advanced skill level equivalent to journeyman in electrical, hydraulics, boiler operations, mechanical, pneumatics
• Certified welder/metal worker

• Basic electronics
• Basic skills in PLC
• Windows XP, Tisoft, Rockwell software
• Word and Excel software
• Ability to work without close supervision
• Ability to solve maintenance-related problems
• Self motivated, and team oriented
• Supervisory skills sufficient to function on lead person rotation
• Willing to work any shift, including weekends, and rotational call-in schedule on holidays

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is required to

• Occasionally sit, bend, stoop, climb and lift and carry up to 50 lbs. (up to 2 hours/8 hour day)
• Frequently use hands and fingers to handle; reach with hands and arms; walk; stand; talk and hear (up to 6-hours/8 hours day)

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Safety glasses, safety shoes and hearing protection are required.
• The ambient temperature level can exceed 100 degrees in the summer months
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions year-round
• Hard hat and safety harness required when operating manlift or working on ladder above 6 ft. from ground
• Hard hat required if working on floor within 10 ft. of manlift or ladder being used for overhead work
• Protective gloves required for electrical, gas cutting, welding or working with hot materials

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The hourly rate for this role is currently $27.52-32.92 DOE. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

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.

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