What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Technician position at Wabtec Components LLC?
Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has 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, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com. It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry. Job Description Summary: Under the general supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor, the Industrial Maintenance maintains, troubleshoots and services electrical and electronic systems, Industrial electrical machinery and controls and other tasks in a manufacturing environment. Support all production and physical plant equipment in the facility. The ideal candidate must have the ability to diagnose and troubleshoot the facilities equipment including electrical systems, motors, disconnects and breakers, low voltage controls and PLC’s. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Performs all duties in a safe and collaborative manner and immediately report any potentially dangerous conditions or other safety concerns to the supervisor. Promotes and complies with good safety practices and habits, including but not limited to, use of all PPE, ensuring guards and safety features are working. Performs scheduled preventive maintenance tasks such as checking, cleaning, or repairing equipment to detect and prevent problems. Diagnoses, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs electrical equipment up to 480V 3 phase and facility systems such as RTU, lighting and motor circuits. Repair, maintain and replace electric motors. Maintain all associated equipment for the electric motors, including drives. Install and repair all types of electronic equipment including PLC programmers. Maintain and install electrical services throughout the facility including lighting, HVAC, etc. Install new equipment, mount fixtures, run conduit, pull wire, connect wiring, etc. Troubleshoot electrical breakdowns. Utilizes strong mechanical and electrical skills in order to complete assignments. Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must obey all safety rules and wear all proper Personal Protection Equipment Understand and able to work on up to 480V 3 phase (Higher voltage experience a plus) Industrial and/or manufacturing PLC experience Motor programmable drives experience Running conduit/machine moves/new installation experience Experience in melting and molding environment would be a plus High school degree or equivalent required. Electrical schooling and/or apprenticeship preferred. Must be able to meet the physical demands and skills analysis of the job. Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. 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. Want to move the world? Want to innovate and bring that innovation to life? At Wabtec, we are in the business of realizing potential – that of the transportation industry, and yours! Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective success across the vibrant portfolios of Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, we offer employees hands-on opportunities all over the world to shape the future of transportation – as well as their own. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, leveraging our digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services to create transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Along with our industry-leading portfolio of products and solutions for the rail and transit industries, Wabtec is a leader in mining, marine, and industrial solutions. Wabtec celebrates thinkers and doers. Our values included in the About Us page are rooted in innovation, collaboration, inclusiveness, and continuous improvement to solve our customers’ toughest challenges. Whether your talents lie in digital solution development, next-gen manufacturing, advanced service delivery, or the spectrum of business functions that support them, Wabtec literally has a world of opportunity for you across our global network. Our employees are the architects of the future. Where will you be tomorrow?
