Lead Technician

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 Are We?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has 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, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com.

It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

How will you make a difference?

The Lead Technician is responsible for safely leading a team to assemble products to Wabtec’s quality standards. The Lead is also responsible for ensuring that their team is working effectively and effectively, providing high quality products and customer service to Wabtec’s stakeholders.

What do we offer?

• Our job titles may span more than one career level. The hourly range for this role is between $20.00+ an hour.
• Benefit coverage begins on day 1! Benefits include medical/dental/vision as well as many supplemental options at low rates.
• Life insurance and short-term disability are provided at no cost to employees and our 401k plan provides a 6% company contribution.
• We also provide vacation paid and 12 paid holidays per year.

The actual hourly rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands, and work location. 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, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible.

What do we want to know about you?

• Able to work 1st shift hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• High School Graduate or GED.
• 2+ years of assembly experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Must possess the ability to use tools and equipment that are needed to perform the assembly operations in an industrial setting.
• Must have good listening and communication skills.
• Able to work well with others to be a good team player.

What will your typical day look like?

• Monitor and maintain safety procedures and conditions to prevent accidents and provide a safe workplace.
• Drive customer satisfaction through detailed focus on product reliability. Provide direction and support for an assigned hourly production team encompassing EHS, quality, material, process, and delivery.
• Help motivate all employees on the production team to perform their duties using established procedures to meet and exceed goals.
• Lead and support all continuous improvement activities
• Ensure all company policies are followed
• Work with Supervisor/ME to develop and execute training plans for all operators to ensure they have the skills needed to do their jobs.
• Ensure operators and sufficiently cross trained to optimize resource usage safely and correctly.
• Communicate clearly with the work group. Ensure follow-up on concerns are addressed in a timely manner.
• Troubleshoot and solve operation problems when identified.
• Promote culture of teamwork, continuous improvement, and collaborate problem solving.
• Identify opportunities to increase employee engagement, motivation, and collaboration across work groups.

Required Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing techniques and processes
• Strategic and creative thinking to analyze issues that may arise and create solutions
• Basic shop math skills in all units of measuring
• Ability to read and use gauges and measuring instruments
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while having a high degree of attention to detail
• Knowledge of production/materials control system
• Understanding of continuous improvement, lean manufacturing concepts and production schedules preferred
• Strong organizational skills
• Demonstrates effective communication skills and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to influence, motivate, coach and drive accountability.

Technical Skills

• Basic computer skills
• Ability to read technical specifications

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Lift up to 50 pounds

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.

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. 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.

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.