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.

Who will you be working with?

Railroad Friction Products Corporation designs and manufactures Cobra high-friction and low-friction composition brake shoes, specialty shoes, and disc brake linings for freight, locomotive and transit vehicles.

How will you make a difference?

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.

What do we want to know about you?

• 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.

What will your typical day look like?

• Repair, maintain and improve production equipment, plant equipment and related facilities as required – create work orders for work done.

• Bench work including rebuild hydraulic cylinders, repair carts, etc. as time allows.

• Perform Preventative Maintenance Work Orders in the Maintenance Management System

• Assist other Technicians on 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.

• Regular on-site attendance is required.

• Follow all company established safety and employment rules.

• Other duties by be assigned.

What about the physical demands of the job?

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

• Regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and extreme heat (non-weather).

• Occasionally exposed to airborne particles.

• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

• Hearing and respiratory protection are required in certain areas of the plant and by job assignment.

• Minimum 50lbs lifting requirement.

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).

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.