Assembler

Wabtec•Arcola, IL

5d•$19 - $21

About The Position

Who will you be working with? You will be a key part of our Operations team and support our customers by effectively assembling and tearing down mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic Maintenance of Way (MOW) equipment. How will you make a difference? As a member of the Arcola Operations team, you will be responsible for applying your mechanical skills to assemble world-class Roadway Work assemblies and work-heads. What do we want to know about you? HS Diploma or equivalent, along with a minimum of three (3) years experience (Trade school or college classes may be substituted for experience) Must have the ability to read and understand drawings and schematics Knowledge of hand tools and their proper and safe use Basic Electrical wiring skills Knowledge of air arcing, gas cutting and plasma cutting What will your typical day look like? Clean parts as required using solvent tank or pressure washer Determine identity and locate components and transport them to work area Obtain necessary tools and equipment Plan assembly and wiring sequence for point to point, direct or harness wiring Lubricate, change fluids/filters, and fuel machinery Assemble and build experimental assemblies as directed Setup, align and assemble parts and sub-assemblies with emphasizes on quality Handle material, tools and equipment manually or with jib crane, performing own hitching as required Rebuild assemblies and clean, repair, reassemble, and adjust assemblies as necessary Spray paint parts as required using aerosol paint What about the physical demands of the job? Work is primarily medium duty and requires the ability to regularly lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds. This position requires the ability to sit, stand and walk unassisted. Requires the use of hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is required to talk and hear. Normal correctable vision is required. Will require the ability to work overtime when needed

Requirements

HS Diploma or equivalent, along with a minimum of three (3) years experience (Trade school or college classes may be substituted for experience)
Must have the ability to read and understand drawings and schematics
Knowledge of hand tools and their proper and safe use
Basic Electrical wiring skills
Knowledge of air arcing, gas cutting and plasma cutting

Responsibilities

Clean parts as required using solvent tank or pressure washer
Determine identity and locate components and transport them to work area
Obtain necessary tools and equipment
Plan assembly and wiring sequence for point to point, direct or harness wiring
Lubricate, change fluids/filters, and fuel machinery
Assemble and build experimental assemblies as directed
Setup, align and assemble parts and sub-assemblies with emphasizes on quality
Handle material, tools and equipment manually or with jib crane, performing own hitching as required
Rebuild assemblies and clean, repair, reassemble, and adjust assemblies as necessary
Spray paint parts as required using aerosol paint