Assembly Technician

Wabtec•Columbia, SC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for using a variety of hand and power tools, fixtures, and work instructions to perform a series of operations to correctly disassemble components. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity: Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated. To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent
Knowledge of basic mechanics.
Basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills required
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Perform the same task repeatedly
Employee is regularly required to: Stand and/or walk for 6 hours at a time, with minimal breaks.
Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds independently or up to 50 pounds with assistance.
Vision abilities include close and distance vision, color distinction, and observe small handwriting, labels, and components.
Employee is always required to wear steel-toed shoes and safety glasses.
Employee is required to wear hearing protection in designated areas.
Requires the employee to be on-site during scheduled shift to perform daily duties and responsibilities.
Requires daily face-to-face interaction and communication with employees on the production line and management.

Responsibilities

Maintain a clean and safe work place in accordance with 5S protocol.
Make sure that schedules are being ran exactly as they are listed.
Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs).
Turn off equipment when not in use.
Attention to detail in a fast paced environment.
Follow detailed disassembly instructions, processes and procedures.
Disassembles components by utilizing hand and power tools.
Cleans and buffs components.
Wash components in solvent and run parts through parts washer.
Blowout parts to remove solvent and dirt.
Perform other duties as assigned.