Precision Assembly & Overhaul Technician — 1st Shift

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Short term disability

401k with company contribution

Benefits start day 1

Paid time off

12 paid holidays

Job summary

Wabtec in Greenville, SC is seeking a skilled assembler for first shift to perform overhauls and repairs on brakes, couplers and compressors. The role includes reading blueprints, using precision tools, and working with electrical and mechanical equipment.

The position offers a $1,000 sign-on bonus, a starting hourly rate of $20.00, and comprehensive benefits beginning day one. Expect growth opportunities in a stable, safety‑driven environment at our long‑standing facility.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot mechanical assembly issues
• Mechanical component precision assembly experience
• High level knowledge and experience with hand and power tools
• Basic math and measuring skills
• Experience with calipers, micrometers and other measuring equipment
• Must be able to read fabrication & assembly blueprints
• Ability to read & interpret technical manuals & work procedures
• Ability for critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Ability to work with electrical systems
• Some repetitive lifting up to 50 pounds
• Must be willing to work in team environment and take ownership of assembly operations
• Must be flexible to work in final and sub-assemblies as required
• Able to workwith little supervision, is self-motivated and a self-starter.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, trouble shoot, repair and reassemble equipment that does not pass test
• Work with electrical and mechanical equipment
• Maintain assembly and test equipment as required
• Move material to and from workstation by hand, cart and crane as required
• Use machinery safely and efficiently, handtools, grinders, etc
• Inspect and test completed units.
• Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and drawings.
• Interpret routing instructions.
• Tag or mark identifying information on parts.
• Grease or lubricate parts as required.
• Adjust and grind down parts if necessary.
• Inspect parts for flaws and imperfections.
• Position and fasten units to assemblies and subassemblies.
• Fasten cables and wiring.
• Use calipers and micrometers to measure parts and determine tolerances.
• Bond components using adhesives.
• Measure dimensions/clearance of parts.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations
• Follow all housekeeping and safety rules
• Other duties as required

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Wabtec in Greenville, SC is seeking a skilled assembler for first shift to perform overhauls and repairs on brakes, couplers and compressors. The role includes reading blueprints, using precision tools, and working with electrical and mechanical equipment.

The position offers a $1,000 sign-on bonus, a starting hourly rate of $20.00, and comprehensive benefits beginning day one. Expect growth opportunities in a stable, safety‑driven environment at our long‑standing facility.