Electric Mechanic A

Wabtec•Cleveland, OH

15h•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, repairing, and rebuilding components across multiple product lines, while supporting safe and efficient processes and cost reduction. The role also participates in 5S and lean projects and reports directly to the Supervisor. This is a first-shift, on-site position with standard hours of Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The industrial work environment includes frequent exposure to electronic testing equipment and occasional exposure to extreme weather, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise. The stated pay rate is $24.48 per hour, plus a $1.25 shift differential.

Requirements

At least one year of experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent experience.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to work unsupervised.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to clearly communicate ideas and concepts.
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.
Work safely and demonstrate awareness of accident prevention.
Read and understand electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, maintenance manuals and instructions, parts lists, and prints.
Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues, identify problems, and correct them.
Meet delivery schedules and productivity goals and recommend or implement improvements to repair processes and quality.
Perform tasks required to repair alternators and generators.
Participate in 5S and lean projects.
Use torches, large impact guns, sanders, grinders, drills, and other hand tools.
Perform other duties assigned by supervision, including potential 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) match of 3%, plus 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, with the employee receiving 60% of salary while on disability.
Annual bonus, if eligible.