Electric Mechanic A

Wabtec•Cleveland, OH

17h•Onsite

About The Position

At Wabtec’s Cleveland Service Center in Cleveland, Ohio, alternators are remanufactured for EVO, HDL, and FDL locomotives and supplied to locomotive manufacturing sites and repair points around the world. The Electric Mechanic A performs operations such as dismantling, cleaning, inspecting, repairing, and rebuilding components across multiple product lines, with a focus on safe and efficient work. The role also participates in 5S and lean projects and reports directly to the Supervisor. This is a second-shift, on-site position with standard hours Monday through Friday, 3:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The work is performed in an industrial environment and includes regular use of tools and exposure to electronic testing equipment. The role requires wearing steel-toe shoes and safety glasses on the production floor and lifting up to 50 pounds. The stated pay rate is $25.46 per hour. Actual pay may depend on factors including training, skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands, and work location. Benefits include health, welfare, and retirement offerings; the posting also lists medical, dental, and vision coverage available on day one, tuition reimbursement, and other benefits.

Requirements

At least one year of experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent experience.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to work unsupervised and in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to clearly communicate ideas and concepts.
Understanding of electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, maintenance manuals, instructions, parts lists, and prints.
Knowledge and experience in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work on site during the scheduled shift.
Wear steel-toe shoes and safety glasses while on the production floor.

Nice To Haves

Tow motor experience.

Responsibilities

Assemble, dismantle, clean, inspect, repair, and rebuild components within the department.
Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues, identify problems, and correct them.
Work on repairs for alternators and generators and flexibly perform required tasks across the product lines.
Work safely and demonstrate awareness of accident prevention.
Meet delivery schedules and productivity goals, and recommend and implement improvements to repair processes and quality.
Participate in 5S and lean projects.
Use torches, large impact guns, sanders, grinders, drills, and other hand tools.
Perform other duties assigned by supervision, potentially including braze certification.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits available on day one.
$500 referral bonus after the referred candidate is hired and has worked for Wabtec for 60 days.
$10,000 annual tuition reimbursement.
Mental health assistance through Spring Health, Teladoc, and Headspace.
Auto, home, and renter’s insurance discounts.
Medication discounts through CVS Caremark.
Pet discounts.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Progyny fertility and family-building benefits.
401(k) with a 3% match and an additional 3% of prior-year earnings added the following year, vested after three years.
One free pair of steel-toe boots and prescription safety glasses annually.
Short-term disability benefits after 90 days, replacing 60% of salary while on disability.
Health, welfare, and retirement benefits.
Potential annual bonus, if eligible.