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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.

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Job Description Summary: 

The primary job responsibilities of the Assembly/Disassembly position include the safe operation of Pneumatic and hand held tools.  Identifying defects outside given criteria and disassembles said defects.  Reassemble products with replacement parts. Inspect and test product before packaging and labeling for shipments.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

•           Performs the safe operation

·              Responsible and accountable for processing all paperwork pertaining to the Assembly/Disassembly and packaging.

·              Accountable for maintaining housekeeping standards in the area

·              Maintains production and quality standards

·              Performs other related duties as assigned by management

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

•           Knowledge of general plant practices, floor layout and procedures

•           Possesses strong mechanical skills and lean manufacturing practices

·              Must be able to perform continual and heavy lifting

·              Licensed to operate a 3 ton fork lift truck

·              Must possess basic math skills and the ability to read a rule and set of digital calipers

·              Requires repeated movements and tasks daily.

·              Able to follow instructions, possess basic comprehension and reading skills

·              Possesses good communication skills

·               Must be able to work a rotating shift and overtime as required

·              Able to work independently and as part of a group as a team player

·              Adheres to all safety regulations, practices and established company policies

·              Has the ability to learn quickly and apply new skills immediately

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the following requirements must be met:

Education/Experience

High School graduate, or general education degree (GED), or two years of related experience/training or equivalent combination of education and experience in a manufacturing environment.

Language

Ability to read and interpret, production schedules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals.  Able to communicate clearly and effectively with coworkers.   

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to think quickly and react to situations under time restraints.  Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with accuracy and thoroughness. Able to identify problems and resolve efficiently.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee may continually be able to lift or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilitie