Electric Mechanic A

Wabtec•Cleveland, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Wabtec’s Cleveland Service Center in Cleveland, Ohio, the Electric Mechanic A works on the remanufacture of alternators for EVO, HDL, and FDL locomotives. The role performs operations such as dismantling, cleaning, repairing, rebuilding, assembling, and inspecting components across multiple product lines. The position supports safe and efficient processes, cost reduction, delivery schedules, productivity goals, and continuous improvement through 5S and lean projects. It reports directly to the Supervisor and is an on-site, second-shift role with standard hours Monday through Friday, 3:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

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 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 focus on accident prevention.
Read and use electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, maintenance manuals, instructions, parts lists, and prints.
Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues and identify and correct problems.
Meet delivery schedules and productivity goals, and recommend and implement improvements to repair processes and quality.
Flexibly 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, potentially including obtaining 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, paying 60% of salary while on short-term disability.
Annual bonus, if eligible.