Maintenance Mechanic - Foundry
Wabtec

Salem, Virginia

Posted in Transport and Rail


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Job Info


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:

Graham-White, a Wabtec Company, is a leading innovator for various products used in the freight and transit rail business segments, as well as the transit bus markets. Products such as air drying and filtration equipment, pneumatic valves, locomotive parking brakes, sanding equipment, and gauges.

Duties and Responsibilities - may include but is not limited to the following;

  • Make mechanical repairs or adjustments to many different types of equipment throughout GW facilities
  • Participate in construction projects
  • Make repairs to facility infrastructure (i.e. plumbing, process piping, structural members, HVAC equipment, and some process equipment)
  • Perform welding and fabrication for various production and non-production projects.
  • Keep work area clean and in order
  • Follow all company safety procedures and guidelines.
  • Other tasks as assigned by manager/supervisor
  • Willing to work in hot, dusty environment (foundry)
  • Willing to work a shift starting at 4am.
  • Some outdoor work required in hot or cold conditions

Education and Experience Requirements:
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Prior industrial maintenance experience required

Necessary Skills and Qualifications:
  • Experience in tear down, troubleshooting and repairing various mechanical assemblies
  • Construction skills including: Carpentry and Plumbing
  • Ability to perform general welding (GMAW, SMAW) and fabrication
  • Fundamental machining skills desirable
  • Proven math skills, reading skills, and computer skills. Ability to receive and execute written or verbal instructions
  • Experience using a variety of hand and power tools for maintenance purposes.
  • Understanding of general industrial safety principles

Work Environment:
  • The employee will normally work in a production floor environment, with regular exposure to loud noises, heat/humidity and dust or vapors with occasional exposure to cold temperatures.
  • The employee will be regularly be required to stand, walk, handle materials, reach outward and upward, climb, bend, and lift up to 20 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs occasionally.

All salaried new hires must be fully vaccinated or be willing to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by date of hire to be considered for U.S.-based job, where permitted by applicable law and subject to requests for accommodation. Fully vaccinated means 14 days have elapsed since receiving the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or 14 days since receiving the one dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

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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