Wiring Operator

KB Signaling; Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401k plan

Vacation leave

Personal Paid Absence

10 paid holidays

2 personal holidays

6 weeks paid parental leave

Stock purchase program

Job summary

KB Signaling is seeking a Wiring Operator to assemble and wire electronic equipment and cable assemblies for railroad signaling projects in Warrensburg, MO. You will read schematics and instructions, create wiring tags, and contribute to a safe, high-quality production environment.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and proficiency with basic hand and power tools. Overtime may be required as part of meeting production goals.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in confined spaces.
• Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and wire projects for railroad signaling following schematics.
• Interpret drawings and instructions to determine wiring methods.
• Create wiring identification tags and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Color vision

Physical stamina

Blueprint reading

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

Pneumatic crimpers

Hand tools

Power tools

Soldering iron

Job description

KB Signaling delivers unparalleled end-to-end wayside and onboard conventional signaling platforms and solutions, supporting our Control, Command, and Signaling (CCS) global business unit. A trailblazer, we are driven to provide the best solutions for improved safety, performance, and lower overall operating cost for today’s transit and freight railway systems and operators in North America and beyond. Our team is fueled by innovation and grounded in solid values, like giving back to the communities where we do business and embracing sustainability to help protect our planet. KB Signaling is part of a global, high-tech company that will challenge you and help you grow. Discover your potential.

KB Signaling Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Role Summary/Purpose

The Wiring Operator performs various duties associated with the assembly of electronic equipment, cable assemblies, mechanical assemblies and tag generation.

Essential Responsibilities

• Utilize and interpret engineering electrical schematics, plans, and prints to assemble and wire projects (bungalows, cases, racks) for railroad signaling.
• Work from complex verbal/written instructions, drawings, and /or documentation to determine methods of wiring where procedures are not readily available.
• Strong attention to details.
• Work with computer programs and schematic/drawings to create wiring identification tags.
• Work as an effective team member focused on meeting/exceeding business goals and creating a safe working environment and culture.
• Use pneumatic/standard crimpers, hand tools, and power tools such as drills to perform work.
• Proactively work with others to increase productivity and reduce cost.
• Meet/exceed department metrics to include; efficiency, utilization rates, DPMO (Defects per Million Opportunities).

Qualifications/Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED

Eligibility Requirements

• Ability to use tools including: pneumatic/standard crimpers, hand tools and power tools, solder iron.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, stretch, and reach
• Ability to distinguish basic colors
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Ability to work with hands extended above the head while standing on a ladder
• Ability to read and understand fractions
• Ability to work repetitively stripping and crimping wire
• Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time

Desired Characteristics

• Possess a basic mechanical aptitude, with the ability to realize an acceptable final layout and wiring based on non-scale drawings and general practices.
• Previous experience of AC/DC circuits
• Previous soldering experience
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills
• Previous experience reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, and specifications

The anticipated wage scale for candidates who will work in Warrensburg, MO is $20.19 per hour during training and after 90 days of employment increases to $21.00 per hour. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry and education. KB Signaling is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations.

• Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance.
• Employees also will be able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan.
• Employees will also receive 80 hours of vacation leave and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year.
• Employees also will enjoy 10 paid holidays, and 2 personal holidays throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook.
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use.
• Requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents and policies.
• Employees working on federal contracts covered by the Federal Paid Sick Leave requirements will be notified and will receive benefits consistent and compliant with the FPSL requirements.
• Hired applicant will be able to purchase company stock, subject to the relevant plan documents and annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics.

Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Please note: At this time, we are not able to offer immigration sponsorship for new hires. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.