Assembly/Overhaul Technician

Wabtec•Greenville, SC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in our small, but growing, manufacturing and overhaul/repair facility located in Greenville. We have been in operation for over 50 years and offer fantastic benefits and stable work environment. This is a 1st shift position. Current 1st shift hours are 7:00-3:30 Monday to Friday, but are subject to change. A $1000 Sign on Bonus is offered. The starting hourly rate for this position is $20.00.

Requirements

2-4 years experience working in a manufacturing environment
Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot mechanical assembly issues
Mechanical component precision assembly experience
High level knowledge and experience with hand and power tools.
Basic math and measuring skills
Experience with calipers, micrometers and other measuring equipment
Must be able to read fabrication & assembly blueprints
Ability to read & interpret technical manuals & work procedures
Ability for critical thinking and problem solving skills
Ability to work with electrical systems
Some repetitive lifting up to 50 pounds
Must be willing to work in team environment and take ownership of assembly operations
Must be flexible to work in final and sub-assemblies as required
Able to work with little supervision, is self-motivated and a self-starter.
Frequently required to stand and walk and talk or hear; and use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
Occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; and interact with other employees, customers and vendors.

Responsibilities

Perform overhauls and repairs of assemblies of Brakes, Couplers, and Compressors.
Disassemble, trouble shoot, repair and reassemble equipment that does not pass test
Work with electrical and mechanical equipment
Maintain assembly and test equipment as required
Move material to and from workstation by hand, cart and crane as required
Use machinery safely and efficiently, handtools, grinders, etc…
Inspect and test completed units.
Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and drawings.
Interpret routing instructions.
Tag or mark identifying information on parts.
Grease or lubricate parts as required.
Adjust and grind down parts if necessary.
Inspect parts for flaws and imperfections.
Position and fasten units to assemblies and subassemblies.
Fasten cables and wiring.
Use calipers and micrometers to measure parts and determine tolerances.
Bond components using adhesives.
Measure dimensions/clearance of parts.
Perform basic mathematical calculations
Follow all housekeeping and safety rules
Other duties as required