Manufacturing Technician II

Posted:
11/17/2024, 4:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Independence, Missouri, United States ⋅ Missouri, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Mechanical Engineering

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

WORKING HOURS:  7:00am to 3:30pm Monday - Friday

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform general assembly of products in accordance with product specifications/ engineering drawings.
  • Perform required inspections of product in accordance with Quality Procedures.
  • Build hatch cover structures using fiberglass, resins, and hard structural materials.
  • Use verity of hand tools, including pneumatic tools.
  • Interpret work instructions
  • Work safely, including wearing appropriate PPE, maintain a clean work area.
  • Work within a group and execute duties within a team structure
  • Perform additional duties as deemed necessary.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform general assembly of products in accordance with product specifications/engineering drawings.
  • Perform required inspections of product in accordance with Quality Procedures.
  • Record applicable inspection/test results.
  • Interpret inspection/test results to reflect job function requirements as necessary.
  • Work safely and maintain a clean work area.
  • Perform additional duties as deemed necessary.
  • Must be able to arrive on time, and work a full shift
  • Must be able to work a full work week.  

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Ability to use common hand tools
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
  • Ability to interpret and apply standards.
  • Ability to stand for approximately 8 hours per day.
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 35 lbs.
  • Ability to work in a closed environment, specifically within a cave system
  • Ability to work on uneven surfaces ​

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

  • Prior assembly in a manufacturing facility preferred but not required.
  • Fiberglass experience preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Ability to stand for approximately 8 hours per day.
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 35 lbs.
  • Working Environment/Environmental Hazards: 
    • Enclosed cave environment
    • Climate control
    • Work with fiberglass, resins, and other chemicals

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.  

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Wabtec Corporation

Website: https://www.wabteccorp.com/

Headquarter Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1872

IPO Status: Public

Industries: Electronics ⋅ Freight Service ⋅ Hardware ⋅ Industrial ⋅ Information Technology ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Mining ⋅ Plastics and Rubber Manufacturing ⋅ Transportation