Remanufacturing Technician - 1st Shift

Wabtec; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Remanufacturing Technician who is passionate about trains and eager to learn the intricacies of their operation. In this role, you will engage in disassembly, cleaning, and assembly of Traction Motor components while adhering to safety and quality protocols. This position emphasizes lean manufacturing principles and requires a hands-on approach to ensure compliance with internal inspection criteria. With a supportive environment and a focus on continuous improvement, you will have the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in a dynamic manufacturing setting. Join a team that values your contributions and offers a range of benefits to support your well-being and career advancement.

Benefits

$1000 Sign-on Bonus Lump Sum

$500 Referral Bonus

First-day benefits eligibility - Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

$10,000 Annual Tuition Reimbursement

Mental Health Assistance

Employer Paid Life Insurance

401k 3% match

Annual Stipend for Steel Toe Boots

Short-Term Disability Benefits

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Knowledge of EHS procedures and ability to use manual tools safely.

Responsibilities

• Perform disassembly, cleaning, and assembly of Traction Motor components.
• Inspect components for compliance with quality standards.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to read SOP

Knowledge of EHS procedures

Manual equipment and hand tools usage

Inspection measurement equipment knowledge

Ability to lift up to 75 lbs

Education

High school diploma / GED

Tools

Hydraulic tools

Pneumatic tools

Job description

About the Job:

Have a passion for trains? Want to learn how they run and what makes them "tick"? Then Wabtec is the place for you!

The Remanufacturing Technician (1st Shift - 5:30 am-2 pm) will safely perform disassembly, cleaning, requalification, rework, and assembly operations on Traction Motor Combo components utilizing manual and automated equipment in accordance with quality procedures. Inspect work completed on components to internal inspection criteria for compliance with quality or engineering requirements. Responsible for performing work in a safe manner in support of lean manufacturing principles such as but not limited to 5s or single piece flow to required takt time. In some cases, you may have to perform a special process such as welding or non-destructive testing which will require special process training or certification.

Responsibilities:

• Safely perform work in compliance with all EHS policies and procedures.
• Provide manufacturing support for the manufacture or remanufacture of UX Traction Motor Combo components for the facility.
• Utilize manual and automated production equipment, and various hydraulic or pneumatic tools for the completion of responsibilities in accordance with in-house manufacturing and quality procedures to ensure all products meet specified requirements.
• Inspect work completed on components to internal inspection criteria for compliance with quality or engineering requirements utilizing fixtures, precision measuring devices, and or testing protocols.
• Sign off on the process documentation for each of the work steps performed.
• Required to process components in compliance with internal processing requirements.
• Perform any additional duties as required.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma / GED preferred.
• A minimum of 1 year of related experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to read SOP.
• Knowledge of EHS procedures and policies.
• Ability to use manual equipment and hand tools safely.
• Working knowledge of inspection measurement equipment.
• Understanding of all manufacturing and quality procedures associated with assigned product lines in a lean manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.

Training requirements:

• Safely progress through on-the-job training.
• Successful completion of quality audit to internal procedures on assigned product line and/or equipment.
• Demonstrate ability to safely complete job tasks utilizing manual or automated equipment as well as the use of gages needed for inspection or testing as required.
• Demonstrate ability to document and record inspection results per in-house procedures.
• Maintain acceptable defect rates.
• Where applicable, complete safety and special process training and or certification.

Benefits of Wabtec:

• $1000 Sign-on Bonus Lump Sum!
• $500 Referral Bonus.
• First-day benefits eligibility - Medical, Dental, Vision!
• Paid Time Off!
• Domestic Partnership and Domestic Dependents Benefits.
• $10,000 Annual Tuition Reimbursement.
• Mental Health Assistance.
• Auto/Home/Renter’s Insurance Discounts (Farmers, Travelers, Liberty Mutual).
• Medication discounts through CVS Caremark.
• Pet Discounts.
• Employer Paid Life Insurance.
• Progyny Fertility and Family building.
• 401k 3% match with additional 3% of earnings each year, vested after 3 years.
• Annual Stipend for Steel Toe Boots and Prescription Safety Glasses.
• Short-Term Disability Benefits after 90 days with Pay.