Maintenance Technician

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?

  We are a leading manufacturer specializing in the design and production of forged freight car brake parts, along with other critical truck components. Our commitment to innovation and quality enables us to deliver customized forgings that meet the unique needs of our clients. As our company envelopes, we continue to invest in our people and processes to produce outstanding products and services.

  How will you make a difference?

  As a member of the Schaefer group, you will be responsible for equipment installs and removals, maintains equipment, and repairs machinery, physical structures, and pipe and electrical systems. You will work close with the Maintenance Manager on projects, updates, and other duties assigned to the maintenance department.

  What do we want to know about you?

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work in an environment of extreme heat.

• What will your typical day look like?

• Works with high voltage electricity in manufacturing environment.
• Follows all established safety protocols including LOTO.
• Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment.
• Listens for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunction and discusses machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problem or repair machine.
• Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts.
• Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.
• Installs and repairs electrical apparatus, such as transformers and wiring, and electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment.
• Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.
• Repairs and maintains physical structure of establishment.
• Installs, programs, or repairs automated machinery and equipment such as robots or programmable controllers.
• Sets up and operates machine tools such as lathe, grinder, drill, and milling machine to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs and fixtures, and tools.
• Operates cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
• Fabricates and repairs counters, benches, partitions, and other wooden structures.
• Other duties as assigned.

• What about the physical demands of the job?

• Must have the ability to stand for a majority of the shift.
• Must have the ability to stand, walk, kneel, crouch or bend down.
• Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds or more.
• Pass a physical exam for lift, vision, and hearing.
• All PPE is provided at time of hire and is required at all time.

• You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

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’ potenti