HVAC Technician I

Knorr-Bremse•Westminster, CO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The HVAC Technician I conducts pre-build inspections of components and performs general mechanical and electrical assembly to build HVAC units for the rail car industry according to drawing specifications. The work is performed in an assembly-line area using approved manufacturing work instructions and hand, pneumatic, and power tools. The technician must follow quality requirements, applicable standards, company policies, and safety and HSE rules; maintain a safe, clean, and healthy work environment; safeguard business records; and be energy conscious where applicable. Assembly work includes installing subassemblies, components, gaskets, sealants, wiring, hardware, wiring harnesses, and electrical assemblies. The technician reports defects to a supervisor, monitors consumable shelf life and follows disposal methods, serializes parts in SAP in relation to work orders, and assists other technicians and team members as directed. The role requires attention to quality, efficient task completion, adaptability, accountability, safe work practices, and collaborative conduct.

Requirements

Mechanical aptitude, including equipment maintenance and use of mechanical inspection tools and tooling.
Technical capacity in controls and instrumentation.
Time-management skills to ensure equipment is ready for assembly.
Problem-solving and decision-making skills within established policies, routines, and procedures.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word for data entry and report writing.
Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete tasks efficiently and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and diligence in delivering work that meets quality expectations and standards.
Ability to communicate issues and defects appropriately.
Ability to obtain and review information from various sources before making decisions.
Commitment to safety rules, policies, and guidelines.
Ability to adapt to new tasks and changing working conditions, take responsibility, and work diligently.
Ability to cooperate respectfully and contribute to a collaborative work environment.
Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Conduct pre-build inspections of components and note pre-existing or handling damage before beginning assembly.
Use approved manufacturing work instructions, hand tools, pneumatic tools, and power tools to assemble components according to drawings and quality requirements.
Install subassemblies, other components, gaskets, and sealants; run wiring; install hardware; build wiring harnesses according to work instructions or schematics; and assemble unit electrical assemblies.
Inform a supervisor of defects in parts or equipment found during the build process.
Monitor the shelf life of consumables and follow established disposal methods.
Serialize parts in SAP in connection with work orders.
Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy work environment and comply with company rules, quality, product safety, HSE, and applicable standards.
Maintain and safeguard business records and be energy conscious where applicable.
Support other technicians and team members as directed and perform other duties assigned by the Cell Leader or senior personnel.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Basic life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) plan
80 hours of vacation leave per year
40 hours of Personal Paid Absence per year
12 paid holidays and one floating holiday
Six weeks of paid parental leave
Company stock purchase opportunity
Annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics
Federal Paid Sick Leave benefits for employees working on covered federal contracts, as applicable