Assembler WMS 3W - 2nd Shift

Wabtec•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

Assemblers manufacture locomotive and mining components through sub-assembly and full assembly of finished products. Work may include installing wiring harnesses, electronic components, piping and plumbing components; completing simple welding operations; testing assemblies for leaks and electrical malfunctions and making repairs; painting and related surface-preparation tasks; and moving materials. Assemblers use standard machine tools, hand tools, electric tools, pneumatic tools, and material-transport equipment. They may also pry and set heavy equipment and work with facility employees on prototyping, fabrication, and experimental machining to develop concepts and implement manufacturing improvements, fixtures, and tooling. Employees are expected to promote cooperation and model quality, safety, environmental, lean, and high-performance work-team practices. The position is a second-shift schedule, Monday through Thursday, 3:15 p.m. to 1:45 a.m., with occasional weekends and scheduled overtime as needed.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience using electrical and/or pneumatic hand tools.
Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and manufacturing instructions sufficiently to complete assigned assembly tasks.
Must be at least 18 years old.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Must be able to work the scheduled second-shift hours: Monday through Thursday, 3:15 p.m. to 1:45 a.m.
Must be willing to wear personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, gloves, hats, ear plugs, and safety shoes.
Must be willing to work in a tobacco-free environment.
Must be willing to take a drug test and physical and submit to a background check as part of the selection process, and to submit to random drug tests.
Legal authorization to work in the United States is required; employment visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.
Must be willing to work occasional weekends and scheduled overtime as needed.
Ability to perform some operations at heights up to 20 feet and climb and work on ladders.
Ability to lift materials up to 40 pounds.
Ability to properly use and care for assigned tools and equipment.
Ability to adhere to standards and perform quality work safely and within acceptable time.

Nice To Haves

Auto body experience.
Electrostatic painting experience.
Manufacturing experience.
Plumbing experience.
Light welding experience.
Warehouse experience.
Construction experience.
Related technical or vocational school experience.

Responsibilities

Perform sub-assembly and full assembly of finished components.
Install and connect wiring harnesses, electronic components, piping, and plumbing components.
Set up and complete simple welding operations.
Test assemblies for oil or air leaks, simple electrical malfunctions, and other issues; repair failures when detected.
Use standard machine tools and hand, electric, and pneumatic tools.
Perform paint application tasks, including dry sanding, masking and unmasking, finish painting, stenciling, sealing, and touch-ups.
Transport materials using equipment such as radio-controlled cranes, forklifts, and tuggers.
Pry and set heavy equipment.
Work with facility employees on process improvements through prototyping, fabrication, and experimental machining, and develop and implement manufacturing fixtures and tooling.
Promote cooperation and model quality, safety, environmental, lean, and high-performance work-team practices.
Serve as an in-process inspector and perform work to quality and safety standards within acceptable time.