Valve Overhaul Technician — Hands-On Mechanical Repair

Wabtec Careers; San Fernando (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation in the United States is seeking an Overhaul Technician to perform disassembly, cleaning, testing of pneumatic and hydraulic valve components. You will report to the Production Supervisor and support the Production Lead in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, experience with assembly and disassembly, and the ability to read engineering instructions. Safety-conscious team players who fit lean manufacturing practices are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with mechanical and pneumatic components.
• Ability to work with engineering specifications, quality procedures, and lean manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret operating and maintenance instructions and manuals.
• Team player with ability to work independently.
• Over 2 years of manufacturing assembly experience preferred.
• Safety-focused and able to work safely.

Responsibilities

• Move materials to/from workstation using hand tools, cart, pallet jack, or crane.
• Disassemble, clean per work instructions and test codes.
• Process paperwork for disassembly/assembly and cleaning of pneumatic and hydraulic valves.
• Use fixtures, press, vice, grinders, wire wheel, pneumatic/hand tools.
• Follow instructions and maintain safety and housekeeping.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Assembly & disassembly

Electronics knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Fixtures

Press

Grinders

Pneumatic tools

Job description

Wabtec Corporation in the United States is seeking an Overhaul Technician to perform disassembly, cleaning, testing of pneumatic and hydraulic valve components. You will report to the Production Supervisor and support the Production Lead in a hands-on manufacturing environment.

The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, experience with assembly and disassembly, and the ability to read engineering instructions. Safety-conscious team players who fit lean manufacturing practices are preferred.