Production Maintenance Tech - Weekend Shift

Wabtec Corporation • Maxton, NC

83d • $29 - $32

About The Position

As a member of the Railroad Friction Products group/division, you will be responsible for repairing and maintaining manufacturing equipment in good operating condition on a day-to-day basis. You will be working with Railroad Friction Products Corporation, which designs and manufactures Cobra high-friction and low-friction composition brake shoes, specialty shoes, and disc brake linings for freight, locomotive, and transit vehicles.

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED Required (Technical 2 Year Degree Preferred).
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in Maintenance.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in a Manufacturing Environment.
• Ability to understand and troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical controls, PLC’s, and HVAC systems.
• Basic experience with mechanical and electrical equipment in use at RFPC, including hydraulic and pneumatic valves, cylinders, pumps and motors, electrical controls.
• Ability to operate machines, hand-tools, and electronic testing equipment.
• Proficient in welding, cutting, and sheet metal fabrication.
• Good Communication and Interaction Skills.
• Forklift license certified.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain and improve production equipment, plant equipment and related facilities as required.
• Create work orders for work done.
• Perform bench work including rebuilding hydraulic cylinders and repairing carts as time allows.
• Perform Preventative Maintenance Work Orders in the Maintenance Management System.
• Assist other Technicians on a flexible basis as needed.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Provide communication to other departments as required.
• Work overtime hours (weekends and factory shutdown periods) as required.
• Maintain personal 5S area.
• Participate in TPMs and/or Kaizens as needed.
• Follow all company established safety and employment rules.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Benefits

• Hourly range for this role is between $29.00 – $32.00.
• Wabtec Corporation offers a commitment to equal employment opportunity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees