Assembler I

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?

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.

How will you make a difference?

• This position performs mechanical assembly work of medium complexity and limited scope by assembling various hydraulic and electro-mechanical lifts and ramps at different stages of the process including the final assembly. This position is also responsible for using blueprints, schematics, wiring lists, and written instructions to assemble, rework or reassemble complicated units. Responsible for operating machines and automatic tools; inspecting and testing final assembly. This position may perform basic mechanical tasks and perform rework and inspection for proper installations. Must report unusual problems to supervisor. Must keep work areas clean and orderly. May be required to perform other related duties as required.

What do we want to know about you?

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); technical studies preferred; and one (1) to two (2) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Communication Skills Ability to understand verbal and written instructions. Spanish and/or English at a conversational level.
• Mechanical Skills: Manual dexterity and ability to work with hand tools such as air power impact guns, rivet guns, air drills, basic hand tools like pliers, hammers, crimpers, cutters, and ability to identify and work with metric and standard tools as wrench sets and drive sockets, power tools such as electric drills, sanders, etc.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Forklift Certification may be required.
• Other Qualifications: Flexibility to work overtime and weekend hours.
• Ability to read blueprints, previous mechanical/electrical assembly experience, experience with using lifts and hoists, ability to lift up to 35 pounds. Have the initiative to identify safety issues, raise their hand and bring these issues to the Lead person or Supervisor.

What will your typical day look like?

• Assembles hydraulic and electro-mechanical lifts and ramps at different stages of the process including the final assembly.
• Installs moving parts, such as shafts, levers, or bearings, and works them to test free movement.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines or schedule to perform the functions of the job.
• Checks, tests, and adjusts parts and mechanics to meet product specifications.
• Understanding and updating Oracle.

What about the physical demands of the job?

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Lift up to 35 pounds.
• They will be standing 100%
• Hearing 100%
• Pushing up to 30 pounds
• Stooping/bending 20% of the time
• Reaching 20%
• Walking 25%
• Seeing 100%

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).