Preventative Maintenance Technician
Wabtec

Maxton, North Carolina

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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.

Summary: Improve, repair, and maintain manufacturing equipment on a day to day basis. The PM Technician will diligently work to eliminate equipment failures by utilizing hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, electrical controls, and PLC knowledge and troubleshooting skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Repair and improve production equipment, plant equipment and related facilities as required - generate work orders for work completion within the Maintenance Management System
  • Perform Predictive Maintenance data collection tasks (Vibration monitoring and thermal imaging) - document completed work within the Maintenance Management System
  • Implement and Perform Preventive and Predictive Maintenance (PMs, PdMs), and Projects (as needed) - document completed work within the Maintenance Management System
  • Ability to understand blueprints and schematics in equipment failure resolutions
  • Assist Production Techs on urgent repairs as needed
  • Assist Manufacturing Engineering team in determining and documenting root cause analysis of equipment issues.
  • Assist Technicians on flexible basis
  • Other duties as assigned by Maintenance Manager
  • 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.
  • Other duties as assigned by Maintenance Manager.

Education/Experience:
  • High School Diploma / GED Required (Technical 2 Year Degree Preferred)
  • Minimum of 5 Years Experience in Maintenance in a Manufacturing Environment
  • Ability to read blueprints and schematics
  • Technical maintenance skills
  • Mechanical and Electrical Certifications a plus
  • Ability to Present Issues / Opportunities to RFPC Staff
  • Good Communication and Interaction Skills

Other Skills and Experience:

Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
  • Computer literate
  • Ability to understand and troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical controls, PLC's, and HVAC systems
  • Ability in reading and interpreting hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical schematics and blueprints
  • Have some working knowledge of National Electrical Codes and perform work to comply with OSHA and EPA standards. Must possess working knowledge of machine shop techniques
  • 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 use of multi-meter
  • Minimum basic knowledge of vibration analysis, thermal imaging, and shaft alignment tools
  • Proficient in welding, cutting, and sheet metal fabrication.
  • Ability to follow procedures outlined in Maintenance Management System Software
  • Ability to work any shift
  • Compliance of safety guidelines
  • Ability to work with a team committed to the continuing excellence of the Maintenance Department
  • Attitude of continuous improvement required

Language Ability:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Certificates and Licenses:

RFPC Forklift License - Not needed for application but will be a requirement for job duties

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and extreme heat (non-weather). The employee is occasionally exposed to airborne particles. The 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

Physical Demands:

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.


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