Rail Equipment Field Tech — Training & Troubleshooting

Wabtec Corporation; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Field Service Mechanic to troubleshoot and train customers on Nordco equipment at customer sites. You will install new machines, perform startup training, and repair or service existing equipment to restore proper operation.

You will travel 70-80% to customer locations, read schematics, work with sales and engineering teams, and contribute to continuous improvement while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years as an industrial or mobile heavy equipment mechanic.
• Experience with pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems; able to read schematics.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Willingness to travel 70–80%.

Responsibilities

• Recommends repair parts and product improvements to customers.
• Advises and trains customers on proper maintenance and operation of Nordco equipment.
• Prepares weekly travel expense records and field reports as required.
• Works with engineering and/or production to solve problems with new machines.
• Makes positive contributions towards the continuous improvement of our equipment and processes.
• Ability to work independently and achieve effective rapport with customers.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

CanBus troubleshooting

Mechanical systems

Reading schematics

Electrical systems

Driver's license

Railroad experience

Travel readiness

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Wabtec Corporation in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Field Service Mechanic to troubleshoot and train customers on Nordco equipment at customer sites. You will install new machines, perform startup training, and repair or service existing equipment to restore proper operation.

You will travel 70-80% to customer locations, read schematics, work with sales and engineering teams, and contribute to continuous improvement while upholding safety and quality standards.