Tear Down

Wabtec; Grove City (Mercer County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec’s Grove City Engine Remanufacturing facility seeks a Tear Down technician to disassemble diesel engines and recondition components for reassembly. You will work in a team, following SOPs, using high-pressure tools, cranes, and manual tools, with an emphasis on safety and quality.

Starting hourly rate is $23.10, with benefits information available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Candidates should be 18+, have a HS diploma or GED, and be willing to work flexible shifts including overtime.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• High school diploma, GED or GED equivalent (or 3 years equivalent work experience).
• Ability to work on any shift, with overtime and occasional weekends.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble diesel engines and components to the part level.
• Operate hydraulic tooling, hand tools, air tools and cutting tools with safety.
• Move parts using cranes or company vehicles and stock items.
• Follow SOPs and JSAs and collect quality data.
• Maintain housekeeping and perform preventative maintenance tasks.

Skills

Prior manufacturing experience

Lean Manufacturing concepts

Basic hand tools

Automotive or mechanical experience

Overhead cranes & safe lifting

Forklift operation experience

Education

High school diploma / GED or GED equivalent

Job description

Who will you be working with?

Wabtec employees at the Grove City location operate in a team environment in the heavy industrial field of diesel locomotive engine maintenance. Our Wabtec Grove City Engine Remanufacturing facility includes highly sophisticated and automated machine tools and production processes, enhanced by skilled and experienced Wabtec Grove City employees.

How will you make a difference?

Tear Down employees will operate in a team environment in the heavy industrial field of diesel locomotive engine maintenance. The Tear Down role requires detail-oriented individuals with a focus on safety, who can perform high quality work in various hands-on operations reconditioning components for reassembly into engines. Our customers are reliant upon our engines to achieve a 20+ year lifespan.

What will your typical day look like?

• Disassemble diesel engines and components to the individual part level
• Operate high pressure hydraulic tooling systems, hand tools, air tools, and cutting tools; along with various blasting and washing equipment
• Move and distribute parts and materials using cranes, jitneys, and/or other company vehicles
• Execute various material handing tasks including component/part inspection, labeling, organizing and stocking
• Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs)
• Collect quality data and record the results of work performed
• Adhere to all safety and attendance rules, shop regulations, and equipment requirements
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks, housekeeping assignments and all other duties as assigned

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (Example: safety glasses, gloves, earplugs and steel-toed boots)
• Walking, climbing, stooping, bending, lifting, and using hand tools
• Must be able to work in a tobacco free environment
• You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

The starting hourly rate of this position is $23.10

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.

What do we want to know about you?

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must have a high school diploma, GED or GED equivalent; or an equivalent combination of education and/or work experience, generally equivalent to around three (3) years
• Ability to work on any shift, scheduled overtime and occasional weekends as necessary

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior manufacturing experience
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts
• Knowledge of basic hand tools
• Automotive or mechanical experience
• Experience in the operation of overhead cranes and safe lifting procedures
• Prior forklift operation experience

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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).

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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