Heavy Equipment Production Technician

Wabtec•Oak Creek, WI

About The Position

The Heavy Equipment Production Technician supports the production team and customers by verifying that machines function properly before final delivery. As part of the Oak Creek Operations team, the technician troubleshoots non-conformance with assembly expectations for highly engineered machines and communicates required repairs verbally and in written reports. The role performs functional testing of NORDCO track maintenance-of-way equipment, audits assembly against internal and external specifications, investigates issues found during testing, and communicates completion of final tests for production and prototype machines. The technician collaborates with Engineering, Production, and/or R&D on machine-build and testing problems, helps create and maintain test procedures, and reports testing results and defects to Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain.

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 practical problems in varied situations.
Ability to 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 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.
Legally authorized to work in the U.S.; an employment offer is conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen and fitness-for-duty test, as applicable.

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 the testing process and communicate necessary repairs verbally and in written reports.
Communicate completion of final testing for production and prototype machines.
Work with Engineering, Production, and/or R&D to address machine-build or pre-shipment testing problems.
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.