Cell Leader - Brakes Repair Technician II

 Cell Leader - Brakes Repair Technician II 

LOCATION: Westminster / Maryland (US-MD), United States | BRAND: Knorr Brake Company | REQUISITION ID: 6428 | JOB GRADE:10  | ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site 

 

 

Knorr Brake Company is the innovative leader in the manufacture and supply of braking systems, passenger doors and climate-control equipment for all types of Mass Transit customers such as: METRO, Light Rail Vehicles, High-Speed Trains, Commuter Rail and Monorail Vehicles for the North America market. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. Innovation is part of our DNA. Achievement drives our culture. Learn more today at www.KnorrBrake.com!

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Brakes Repair Technician II provides repair or overhaul of pneumatic, mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical equipment.  

 

Essential Functions

• Troubleshoot pneumatic, mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical problems. 
• Disassemble equipment and clean as needed. 
• Perform initial evaluation and inspection of equipment as assigned.  Provide feedback as to what parts & labor are needed for repair.
• Document evaluation findings and generate a Technician Evaluation Report. 
• Routing of wires and installing crimp terminations and/or connectors.
• Test and record results for subassemblies and assemblies.
• Perform component level and some system level testing as instructed. 
• Interpret readings of gages, indicators, and dials.
• Assist in testing equipment and recording test results.
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled preventative maintenance and calibration on equipment as instructed. 
• Provide support and assistance to other technicians and team members, as directed, and any other duties as assigned by the Cell Leader or Sr. Personnel.
• Maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment and ensure the compliance with company's rules and policies.
• Must be able to comply with quality, product safety, and HSE rules, guidelines and regulations. Be energy conscious, if applicable.
• Must understand and comply with applicable standards. ( i.e.: ISO 9001, ISO/TS 22163, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, and CMMI).
• Maintain and safeguard business records

 

In addition to position responsibilities, cell/team leader may:

• Contribute to planning and effective resource allocation in the production or work group. 
• Plan own work steps in cooperation with other team members, providing direction and job assignment to team members that utilizes each to the best of their abilities. 
• Monitor availability of parts, tools and machines needed to complete product in the relevant sequential steps according to the overall assembly or work processes. 
• Contributes to plan, execution, and analysis of the results of test routines and procedures, often in a complex environment.  
• Assists, analyzes, and/or acts in resolving routine manufacturing related problems affecting daily operations.  Promptly report any topics from assigned area which inhibit performance, especially if expectations may not be met, to management.
• Train and mentor personnel as requested or needed. 
• Ensure adherence to safety regulations, quality requirements, manufacturing processes and standards for all work performed.  Notify the Production Supervisor or Segment Leader of safety concerns, product deficiencies, or design problems.

 

Technical Competencies

• Technical Capacity: Must be able to follow work instruction and be able to use drawings and read blueprints and schematics.
• Electro-mechanical Aptitude: equipment maintenance, mechanical inspection tools and tooling 
• Time Management to ensure equipment is ready for scheduled repair or overhaul
• Problem Solving and Decision Making (in making job decisions, the incumbent is guided by policy, routine and procedures)
• Verbal & written communication (customer interface as it relates to warranty and overhaul issues)
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel & Word (data entry and report writing)

 

 Core Competencies 

 1. Efficiency (timely completion of tasks)

• Plans, prioritizes, and completes tasks in an appropriate manner
• Performs tasks efficiently and effectively and meets deadlines
• Works towards achieving targets
• Open to new, efficient ways of working and seeks ways to improve them
• Punctual 

2. Quality (consistently delivering pr