Production Team-Lead

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.

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 Technical Lead is an expert in the assembly processes for an area/department.  The Lead functions as a master builder, stepping in to support the build and creation of work instructions for new releases and to support production when additional staffing is needed. The Technical Lead is responsible for providing training to a team to assemble products to Wabtec’s quality standards. The Lead is also responsible for ensuring that the team is complying with work instructions and 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 $25.00 – $30.00 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 3% 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 assigned hours, 1st shift hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• High School Graduate or GED.
• 3+ 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.
• Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing techniques and processes.
• Ability to create work processes utilizing drawings and verbal input on assembly methods
• Knowledge of work instruction creation, employee training and problem solving
• Strategic and creative thinking to analyze issues that may arise and create solutions.
• Basic shop math skills in all units of measuring, along with 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 details.
• 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.
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to influence, motivate, coach, and drive accountability.