Production Maintenance Tech - 2nd Shift

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 will you be working with?

Railroad Friction Products Corporation designs and manufactures Cobra high-friction and low-friction composition brake shoes, specialty shoes, and disc brake linings for freight, locomotive and transit vehicles. 

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Railroad Friction Products group/division, you will be responsible for repairing and maintaining manufacturing equipment in good operating condition on a day-to-day basis.

What do we want to know about you?

• High School Diploma / GED Required (Technical 2 Year Degree Preferred)
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in Maintenance.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in a Manufacturing Environment.
• Ability to understand and troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical controls, PLC’s, and HVAC systems.
• Basic experience with mechanical and electrical equipment in use at RFPC, including hydraulic and pneumatic valves, cylinders, pumps and motors, electrical controls.
• Ability to operate machines, hand-tools, and electronic testing equipment.
• Proficient in welding, cutting, and sheet metal fabrication.
• Good Communication and Interaction Skills.
• Forklift license certified.

What will your typical day look like?

• Repair, maintain and improve production equipment, plant equipment and related facilities as required – create work orders for work done.
• Bench work including rebuild hydraulic cylinders, repair carts, etc. as time allows.
• Perform Preventative Maintenance Work Orders in the Maintenance Management System
• Assist other Technicians on flexible basis as needed.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Provide communication to other departments, as required.
• Work overtime hours (weekends and factory shutdown periods) as required.
• Maintain personal 5S area.
• Participate in TPMs and/or Kaizens as needed.
• Regular on-site attendance is required.
• Follow all company established safety and employment rules.
• Other duties by be assigned.

What about the physical demands of the job?
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. You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

• Regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and extreme heat (non-weather).
• Occasionally exposed to airborne particles.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 
• Hearing and respiratory protection are required in certain areas of the plant and by job assignment.
• Minimum 50lbs lifting requirement.

The hourly range for this role is between $29.00 – $32.00. 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.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

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