2nd shift Repair Technician 1 - Trains on 1st Shift

About the role

Since 1890, New York Air Brake has been an innovative leader in the heavy-haul railroad industry. As a member company of Knorr-Bremse Group–the world’s leading manufacturer of braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles-New York Air Brake is recognized worldwide as a Center of Competence for heavy-haul freight railroad control systems serving customers around the globe. Our talented, diverse, and dedicated teams develop innovative solutions to the challenges facing our customers.

Responsibilities

• Basic disassembly and washing, and reassembly of freight or locomotive valves or brake pistons.
• Identify serviceable vs. non serviceable parts.
• Operation of semi-automatic equipment i.e. pedestal buffers, hand buffers, wash machines, ultra-sonic washers.
• Handle valves, parts, tools in a safe manner.
• Proper use of power and manual tools. i.e. impact wrenches, drills, EZ Outs, hand tools.
• Understand and comply with all quality and safety rules, guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Perform hazardous waste management duties as necessary. Annual hazardous waste management will be completed. Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Ground Shipper will be completed every three (3) years.
• Must understand and support all Quality, Product Safety, and Health/Safety/Environmental/Energy policies.
• Must understand and adhere to all relevant statutory or regulatory compliance obligations.
• Must understand, support and adhere to the Integrated Management System policies, procedures and instructions.
• Must understand and support relevant key performance indicators (KPIs), as defined in the goal tree.

Skills And Competencies

• Technical Capacity
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with assistance.
• Knowledge of generally accepted best practices and theory.
• Good mechanical skills
• Knowledge of shop use measuring devices.
• Ability to complete disassembly process without destroying parts.
• Basic knowledge of quantitative methods/statistical procedures and graphic skills.
• Communication Proficiency
• Organization Skills
• Time Management
• Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

The employee will be exposed to shop floor conditions, i.e. noise, heat, cold, dust/dirt etc. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools and reach with hands and arms.

Physical Demands

The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent (Preferred). One to Two years of related experience.

Pay

$17-19/hr depending on experience + $1/hr differential + overtime on Fridays

Benefits

Full benefits start day one! Quartly bonuses and room for growth!

Schedule

This position will train on 1st shift (Mon-Thurs 6:00am to 4:30pm) for a few weeks, then transfer to 2nd shift (Mon-Thur 4:45pm to 3:15am).