Job Description

Who will you be working with?

You will be a key part of our Operations team and support our customers by effectively assembling and tearing down mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic Maintenance of Way (MOW) equipment.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Arcola Operations team, you will be responsible for applying your mechanical skills to assemble world-class Roadway Work Equipment.

What do we want to know about you?

• HS Diploma or equivalent, along with a minimum of three (3) years experience (Trade school or college classes may be substituted for experience)
• Must have the ability to read and understand drawings and schematics
• Knowledge of hand tools and their proper and safe use
• Basic Electrical wiring skills
• Knowledge of air arcing, gas cutting and plasma cutting

What will your typical day look like?

• Clean parts as required using solvent tank or pressure washer

• Determine identity and locate components and transport them to work area

• Obtain necessary tools and equipment

• Plan assembly and wiring sequence for point to point, direct or harness wiring

• Lubricate, change fluids/filters, and fuel machinery

• Assemble and build experimental machines as directed

• Setup, align and assemble parts, sub-assemblies and complete machine with emphasizes on quality

• Handle material, tools and equipment manually or with jib crane, performing own hitching as required

• Rebuild machinery and clean, repair, reassemble, and adjust machine as necessary

• Spray paint parts as required using aerosol paint

• Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

• Keep tools, equipment and work area clean and orderly. Work in a safe manner.

• Prepare machinery for shipping

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Work is primarily medium duty and requires the ability to regularly lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• This position requires the ability to sit, stand and walk unassisted.
• Requires the use of hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
• The employee is required to talk and hear. Normal correctable vision is required.
• Will require the ability to work overtime when needed
• Will require the ability to work overtime when needed

The hourly rate for this role is in the range of $20.00 - $28.00 per hour

The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com.

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).

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $0-0 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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