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 includes installing and connecting wiring harnesses, electronic components, piping and plumbing components; performing simple welding operations; testing assemblies for leaks and electrical malfunctions; and repairing failures. The role also involves using machine tools and hand, electric, and pneumatic tools; applying paint and finishing materials; moving materials; and handling heavy equipment. Assemblers work with facility employees to improve manufacturing processes through prototyping, fabrication, experimental machining, and the development of fixtures and tooling. Employees are expected to promote cooperation and lead by example in quality, safety, environmental, lean, and high-performance work team practices. This is a 4-day, Monday-through-Thursday schedule, with 10-hour shifts from 3:15 PM to 1:45 AM. Scheduled overtime and occasional weekend work may be required. Starting pay is listed as $27.61 per hour, with progression to up to $28.75 per hour after six months and $29.68 per hour at four years of service. The posting also states that the salary rate is currently $0–$0 and that actual pay may depend on factors including skills, experience, education, business needs, market demands, and work location. Benefits information is available at mywabtecbenefits.com; other benefits may include an annual bonus if eligible.

Requirements

Be able to work the scheduled shift hours: Monday through Thursday, 3:15 PM to 1:45 AM.
Read blueprints, schematics, and manufacturing instructions sufficiently to complete assigned assembly tasks.
Have at least one year of experience using electrical and/or pneumatic hand tools.
Be at least 18 years of age.
Have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Be willing to wear personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, gloves, hats, ear plugs, and safety shoes.
Be willing to work in a tobacco-free environment.
Be willing to take a drug test and physical examination and submit to a background check as part of the selection process.
Be willing to submit to random drug tests.
Have legal authorization to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available.
Be willing to work as necessary to meet position requirements, including occasional weekends and scheduled overtime.
Be able to complete some operations at heights up to 20 feet and climb and work on ladders.
Be able to lift material up to 40 pounds.
Be able to properly use and care for assigned tools and equipment.

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

Sub-assemble components and fully assemble finished products.
Install and connect wiring harnesses and associated electronic components.
Install and connect piping and associated plumbing components.
Set up and complete simple welding operations.
Test assemblies for oil or air leaks, simple electrical malfunctions, and other issues, and make repairs when failures are detected.
Use standard machine tools and hand, electric, and pneumatic tools.
Perform paint-related 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 fixtures and tooling.
Promote cooperation and model quality, safety, environmental, lean, and high-performance work team practices.
Act as an in-process inspector and complete work safely, to quality standards, and within acceptable time.