Production Maintenance Techician

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

Job Description

Who will you be working with?

Railroad Friction Products Corporationdesigns and manufactures Cobra high-friction and low-friction composition brake shoes, specialty shoes, and disc brake linings for freight, locomotive and transit vehicles.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Railroad Friction Products group/division, you will be responsible for repairing and maintaining manufacturing equipment in good operating condition on a day-to-day basis.

What do we want to know about you?

• High School Diploma / GED Required (Technical 2 Year Degree Preferred)
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in Maintenance.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in a Manufacturing Environment.
• Ability to understand and troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical controls, PLC’s, and HVAC systems.
• Basic experience with mechanical and electrical equipment in use at RFPC, including hydraulic and pneumatic valves, cylinders, pumps and motors, electrical controls.
• Ability to operate machines, hand-tools, and electronic testing equipment.
• Proficient in welding, cutting, and sheet metal fabrication.
• Good Communication and Interaction Skills.
• Forklift license certified.

What will your typical day look like?

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

What about the physical demands of the job?

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

• Regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and extreme heat (non-weather).
• Occasionally exposed to airborne particles.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Hearing and respiratory protection are required in certain areas of the plant and by job assignment.
• Minimum 50lbs lifting requirement.

The hourly range for this role is between $29.00 – $32.00. The actual hourly rate 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.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $0-0 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.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

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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