2nd shift Shift Lead (Production/ Assembly)

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—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. From multiple locations, we serve customers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico—reaching clear across the globe to South America, Africa, the Middle East, China, and Australia. Our talented, diverse, and dedicated teams develop innovative solutions to the challenges facing our customers. Join us in our next steps.

Responsibilities

• Understand all facets of work in the cell (basic disassembly, wash, rebuild, and testing of freight and locomotive valves, brake pistons and test devices).
• Proper use of power and manual tools, operations of semi-automatic equipment, lapping, washes.
• Maintain a 5S environment in the cell at all times and immediately address any and all safety issues.
• Conduct standup meetings, issue instructions for daily goals and shift personnel.
• Work closely with Production Supervisor and Production Manager to ensure rates and goals are met, issues reported and resolved.
• Understand and support all Quality, Product Safety, and Health/Safety/Environmental/Energy policies.
• Understand and adhere to all relevant statutory or regulatory compliance obligations.
• Support the Integrated Management System policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Support relevant key performance indicators (KPIs), as defined in the goal tree.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One to Two years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Technical Capacity: Proficient in skills for levels 1, 2, and 3. Must have good mechanical skills. Must be able to multitask. Knowledge/understanding of best practices and theory.
• Communication Proficiency: Must follow and understand written and unwritten NYAB policies and procedures, understand and completes all documentation required; be aware of safety, quality, production, and housekeeping goals for the plant; be alert for and report all safety and quality concerns.
• Organization Skills: Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds.

Skills and Competencies

• Lead other employees in all major functions of the position.

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; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.

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. 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. The employee must be capable of lifting 50 pounds.

Pay

The anticipated wage scale for candidates who will work in Riverside, MO is $22.00-26.00 per hour. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry and education. New York Air Brake is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations.

Benefits

• Group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance.
• 401k plan.
• Company assisted stock purchase plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness program.
• Onsite workout facilities & classes.
• Competitive salary and incentive compensation.
• Generous paid time off programs.
• A full array of medical, dental and vision options.

What We Offer

From Engineering to Test Laboratory; Manufacturing & Skilled Machine Operation to Sales and Marketing; Field Service to Customer Service; Quality to HR to Finance to Software Development, our team-based approach is built on inclusion, opportunity, development, social responsibility and rewards. You are afforded the chance to grow personally and professionally through challenging assignments, commitment to continuing education, exposure to a variety of projects, and international travel. Our benefits are cutting edge as we offer student loan repayment assistance, lucrative 401k program, company assisted stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, wellness program, onsite workout facilities & classes along with competitive salary and incentive compensation, generous paid time off programs and a full array of medical, dental and vision options. We’ve got the right stuff, do you? Let’s find out together.

Equal Opportunity Employer

New York Air Brake LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.