Heavy Equipment Production Technician

Wabtec•Oak Creek, WI

3d•$25 - $35

About The Position

The Heavy Equipment Production Technician supports the production team and customers by ensuring machines function properly before they are released for final delivery. As part of the Oak Creek Operations team, this role tests NORDCO track maintenance-of-way equipment, identifies issues where machines do not meet assembly expectations, and communicates necessary repairs verbally and in written reports. The technician works with Engineering, Production, and/or R&D to address machine-build and testing problems before shipment, and supports continuous improvement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Training on heavy equipment and measurement tools, including flow meters, pressure gauges, and voltage meters.
Minimum of 5 years of troubleshooting or related experience with heavy equipment.
General mechanical skills.
Proficiency working with hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronically controlled circuits, including PLC and CAN-bus systems.
Ability to interpret electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical schematics and drawings.
Ability to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and interpret instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel for reporting.
Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
Ability to solve practical problems and handle a variety of situations.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, suppliers, and other NORDCO employees.
Ability to read and interpret business documents, technical procedures, governmental regulations, and professional journals.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S.; an offer is conditioned on successful completion of applicable drug screening and fitness-for-duty testing.

Responsibilities

Safely perform functional testing of NORDCO track maintenance-of-way equipment using approved test procedures.
Audit assembly against design and internal and external specifications.
Troubleshoot issues identified during testing and communicate necessary repairs.
Communicate completion of final testing for production and prototype machines.
Work with Engineering, Production, and/or R&D on machine-build or testing problems prior to shipment.
Assist with creating and maintaining test procedures.
Complete reports on machine testing and defects, and provide feedback to Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain.
Support Nordco’s continuous improvement efforts.