Wabtec Now hiring Mechanical Assembler (Direct Hire)
Fort Worth, TX
Pay Rate: $27.61 per hour
Schedules Available:
- 1st Shift: Monday-Thursday, 5:00 AM – 3:30 PM
- 2nd Shift: Monday-Thursday, 3:15 PM – 1:45 AM
Parts, Pieces, Paychecks —Time to Assemble Your Future.
Join Wabtec and be part of a team that builds critical locomotive and mining equipment used around the world. As an Assembler, you’ll work with a variety of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic components while helping produce high-quality equipment in a collaborative manufacturing environment.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required
- Minimum 1 year of experience using electrical and/or pneumatic hand tools
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and manufacturing instructions
- Basic mechanical aptitude and assembly experience preferred
Job Duties
- Assemble locomotive and mining equipment components
- Install wiring harnesses and associated electrical components
- Install and connect piping, tubing, and plumbing systems
- Perform sub-assembly and final assembly operations
- Complete basic welding and tack welding tasks as required
- Assist with paint and finishing processes
- Move materials and components throughout the production area
- Operate hand, electric, and pneumatic tools safely
- Inspect completed work to ensure quality standards are met
- Follow manufacturing specifications and work instructions
- Collaborate with team members to improve manufacturing processes
- Support a safe, efficient, and organized work environment
Physical Capabilities
- Lift and move materials weighing up to 40 pounds
- Work at heights up to 20 feet when required
- Climb ladders and work from elevated platforms
- Stand, bend, reach, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift
- Wear required PPE including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, and safety shoes
- Work in an industrial manufacturing environment while maintaining safe work practices
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous factory, manufacturing, production, assembly, or warehouse experience is preferred.
- Experience working on production lines or assembling mechanical, electrical, or consumer products is beneficial.
- Knowledge of quality inspection, Lean manufacturing, or continuous improvement practices is considered an asset.
- Individuals who demonstrate reliability, adaptability, teamwork, and attention to detail are well positioned for success as a Mechanical Assembler.
Benefits
vary by client and are confirmed at the time of offer. Examples may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off (PTO)
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