Maintenance Technician

 Maintenance Technician 

LOCATION: Riverside / Missouri (US-MO), United States | BRAND: New York Air Brake | REQUISITION ID: 6845 | JOB GRADE: 12  | ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site 

 

Since 1890, New York Air Brake has been an innovative leader in the heavy-haul railroad industry. As a member company of Knorr-Bremse –the world’s leading manufacturer of braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles--New York Air Brake is recognized worldwide as a Center of Competence for heavy-haul freight railroad control systems. From multiple locations, we serve customers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico—reaching clear across the globe to South America, Africa, the Middle East, China, and Australia. Our talented, diverse, and dedicated teams develop innovative solutions to the challenges facing our customers. Join us in our next steps.

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Title
Maintenance Technician

Reports to
Operations Manager and/or Production Manager

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Tracks all needed maintenance on equipment and building and schedules accordingly.
2. Coordinates with Operations Manager, Business Stream Manager, and all other management and lead persons to complete maintenance and repairs on machinery and equipment, to minimize down time and production interruptions.
3. Keeps Operations Manager and Production Manager(s) informed on daily activities and discusses projects as needed. Obtains priorities.
4. Oversees all projects concerning manufacturing equipment and the building.
5. Is available for all Kaizen activities to make changes to the building and equipment as new layouts are implemented.
6. Orders maintenance supplies as needed through the SRM system.
7. Works to minimize outside labor by completing all necessary maintenance possible, with inside labor.
8. Assists with training and supervision of others when help is required.
9. Perform hazardous waste management duties as necessary. Annual Hazardous waste management will be completed. Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Ground Shipper will be completed every three (3) years.
10. Quality, Product Safety, and Health/Safety/Environmental/Energy policies.
11. Must understand and adhere to all relevant statutory or regulatory compliance bligations.
12. Must understand, support and adhere to the Integrated Management System policies, procedures and instructions.
13. Must understand and support relevant key performance indicators (KPIs), as defined in the goal tree.

Skills and Competencies

1. Technical Capacity
   • Knowledge/understanding of property descriptions.
   • Knowledge of generally accepted best practices and theory.
   • Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing and other mechanical repairs.
   • Good mechanical skills.
   • Basic knowledge of quantitative methods/statistical procedures and graphic skills.
2. Communication Proficiency
3. Organization Skills
4. Time Management

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