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Wabtec Corporation Assembler I in Kansas City, Missouri
It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.
Who will you be working with?
Shuttlewagon, a Wabtec Company is looking for a mechanical assembler. The Assembler will work collaboratively with others in similar roles to produce highly engineered, custom built mobile material handling machinery for rail related markets by using mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic assembly techniques as well as welding, electrical wiring and hitching on overhead cranes and jibs.
How will you make a difference?
As a member of the Services Division, you will be responsible for assembling fabricated parts, components, or units at floor stations. You will test and calibrates parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product specifications. You will also use hand and power tools to assemble units according to product specifications. You will be required to identify units that fail tests or tolerance levels and repairs as necessary. Team members may assist less experienced team members with knowledge and expertise.
What do we want to know about you?
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required
Experience
3-5+ years in custom build shop preferred
Technical Skills
Ability to read and understand blue prints
Ability to operate a computer to read and input data
Ability to operate hand tools and read measuring devices
Ability to read and interpret 3D prints/schematics to complete standard work
Behavioral Attributes
Ability to communicate effectively to team members and management
Ability to hold themselves accountable for results
Mechanical aptitude
Ability to think critically and troubleshoot problems
Desire to win
What will your typical day look like?
Read and follow standard work, BOM’s, blueprints, routings, specifications and other diagrams/instructions in order to build and assemble parts and equipment in an accurate and timely fashion
Obtain necessary tools and equipment
Handle material, tools and equipment manually or with jib crane, performing own hitching as required
Follows piping diagrams or other instructions to connect hydraulic/pneumatic hosing or piping accurately and timely
Maintain high quality standards
Consistently maintains level of productivity as determined by management
Spray paint parts as required
Layout, cut and fit parts as required to weld in place
Prepare machinery for shipping
Rebuild machinery and clean, repair, disassemble, reassemble, and adjust machine as necessary
Wiring Principal Duties
Follow wiring diagrams/schematics to connect electrical cabling accurately and timely
Perform wiring sequence for point to point direct or harness wiring
Wire mounting panels and junction boxes per documentation/instructions
Create or re-wire harnesses and cables per documentation
General Duties
Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.
Ability to fabricate small components
Complete production and quality assurance forms
Participate actively in team meetings and group discussions
Interface with engineering to accurately communicate information
Actively participate in continuous improvement activities or events as required
Adhere to Quality Management System Requirements
5S activities
Ability to read and comprehend procedures written in English
What about the physical demands of the job?
Employee is required to wear appropriate PPE such as steel toe boots and safety glasses
Employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, crouch, bend, work underneath equipment, reach above shoulders, and climb
Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Employee will be working in the typical conditions of a manufacturing environment including seasonal variation in temperatures and occasional exposure to manufacturing fumes or by-products
You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.
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).
Who are we?
Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.
Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com
Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:
Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.
To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.
We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.