Rail Equipment Field Technician: Training & Repairs

Wabtec Corporation; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Annual bonus

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation in the United States is seeking a Field Services Technician to ensure customer machines operate to specification and to deliver hands-on training at the customer site.

You will install new equipment, service and repair existing machines at customer locations, and work closely with customers and sales teams to meet expectations. Travel 70-80% is required, with the goal of maximizing equipment reliability and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years of experience as an industrial or mobile heavy equipment mechanic.
• Associate’s degree a plus.
• PLC and/or CanBus systems troubleshooting training strongly preferred.
• General mechanical experience including pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems; ability to read schematics.
• Previous railroad experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair equipment at customer sites.
• Train customers on operation and maintenance of Nordco equipment.
• Recommends repair parts and product improvements to customers.
• Prepare field reports and travel records as required.
• Work with engineering and/or production to solve problems with new machines.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of equipment and processes.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Reading schematics

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Associate's degree a plus

Tools

PLC/CanBus training

Job description

Wabtec Corporation in the United States is seeking a Field Services Technician to ensure customer machines operate to specification and to deliver hands-on training at the customer site.

You will install new equipment, service and repair existing machines at customer locations, and work closely with customers and sales teams to meet expectations. Travel 70-80% is required, with the goal of maximizing equipment reliability and customer satisfaction.