Maintenance Technician

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 : .

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.

We are the doers. The leaders. The makers. Our teams are hungry to make history, acting with integrity to relentlessly improve people’s lives.

It’s time to stop dreaming about the future; let’s build it together.

If you are interested in joining our Talent Community, please share your resume with us. When a position that matches your qualifications becomes available it’s that much easier to connect!

This is an hourly union represented position. Local UE 506

Starting wage : $31.40

with a 10 year wage progression increase schedule :

Yr 1 $32.19

Yr 2 $32.97

Yr 3 $33.76

Yr 4 $34.54

Yr 5 $35.33

Yr 6 $36.11

Yr 7 $36.90

Yr 8 $37.68

Yr 9 $38.47

Yr 10 $39.2

Position Summary :

Services all types of complex equipment, machinery and integrated control systems consisting of combinations of electronic, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, steam, water, optical, welding, computer and mechanical components.

Major Responsibilities :

• Diagnose and repair electronic office equipment
• Fabricate and weld sheet metal and pipes
• Calibration and repair of various gages
• Operation of plant utility boilers and water systems
• General machine repair
• Troubleshoot complex circuits, electrical and mechanical devices

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements :

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years of electrical and / or electronics experience
• 2+ years of mechanical repair experience
• 7+ years manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of electrical circuits
• Knowledge of wiring, torqueing and applied practices
• Ability to weld - stick, MIG and TIG
• Ability make and collect gages
• Ability to read complex blueprints and scales
• Ability to understand complex math functions including decimals and fractions
• Must be willing and able to work any shift

Preferred :

• Associate degree in Mechanic and Repair Technologies
• Electrical Certificate
• 2+ years of AC / DC motors or locomotive testing
• Self-directed individual

Functional Requirements :

• Ability to climb repeatedly and work from heights off ladders, platforms and scaffolds
• Repeated bending, reaching above head, climbing and kneeling
• Repeated straight pulling and pushing
• Prolonged standing and walking
• Walking on slippery or uneven surfaces
• Exposure to constant noise 90 DBA
• Able to distinguish basic colors
• Exposure to fumes / smoke from burning, paint vapors, and dust
• Moderate to heavy lifting up to 45+ lbs
• Must be willing to work in tobacco-free environment

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.