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.

Who will you be working with?

Wabtec employees at the Grove City location operate in a team environment in the heavy industrial field of diesel locomotive engine maintenance. 

How will you make a difference?

The Assembly 1-Engine Technician role requires detail-oriented individuals with a focus on safety, who can perform high quality work in various assembly operations.  Our customers are reliant upon our engines to achieve a 20+ year lifespan.

What will your typical day look like?

• Move and distribute parts, materials and assemblies using cranes, jitneys and/or other company vehicles
• Perform engine component assembly and disassembly operations and inspections
• Perform painting operations for engines, sub-assemblies and piece parts
• Use inspection gauges, micrometers, depth gauges, calipers, etc.
• Operate DC tooling, torqueing and other assembly equipment
• Repetitively utilize a variety of hand tools
• Perform preventative maintenance and related minor maintenance
• Responsible for the quality of work performed, from prescribed methods, quality and planning instruction in oral and/or written form
• Perform all other related duties as assigned

What do we want to know about you?

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior manufacturing experience
• Automotive or mechanical experience
• Ability to read manufacturing blue prints
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts
• Knowledge of basic hand tools
• Experience in the operation of overhead cranes and safe lifting procedures
• Prior forklift operation experience
   

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must have a high school diploma, GED or GED equivalent, or minimum of 8 years of experience
• Must pass background check and drug screen
• Ability to work occasional weekends as necessary
• Must pass in-house Assembly 1 certification testing (Both written and hand’s-on)
   

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Walking, climbing, stooping, bending.
• Wearing all required personal protective gear such as: steel toe boots, ear plugs, eye protection, and fall protection where required.
• Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move 40 pounds.
• Required to operate heavy machinery, including but not limited to forklifts and cranes.
• Must be able to work in a tobacco free environment
   

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

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