General Maintenance Technician I - 2nd or 3rd 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

• Perform various repairs and preventive maintenance tasks to keep plant, equipment & building (including roof) in good working order and the property clean.
• Assist in equipment installation and modification.
• General maintenance: Keep equipment, tools, and work area clean, organized, and safe while completing an assignment.
• Safe operation of any tools and machines being worked on.
• Responsible for doing repairs and/or preventive maintenance promptly and efficiently.
• Tool and die fabrication, including the use of surface grinders, lathes, and milling machines.
• Repair electrical, electro-mechanical, hydraulics, pumps, controllers, motors, and any other equipment when needed.
• Replace light bulbs, electrical outlets, and conduits when necessary.
• Inspect equipment and buildings internally and externally and do preventive maintenance and/or repairs on all equipment and buildings that inspection shows are needed.
• Prioritize and address maintenance request calls for production processes or equipment first and must be able to understand the urgency of production and complete the maintenance work as soon as possible.
• Follow Lockout/Tagout procedure while working on equipment with no exceptions.
• Perform preventive maintenance as scheduled on equipment or machines.
• Notify the department supervisor of any anticipated issues.
• In the absence of General Maintenance/Leadman, regarding issues of safety, quality, or status of a repair and/or preventive maintenance, instructions will be provided by Operations Manager.
• In the absence of all General Maintenance/Leadman and also Operations Managers, instructions shall be provided by Shift Supervisor.
• Aid as needed to provide high-quality brake shoes to meet the needs and expectations of our customers.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Minimum five years of repair work.
• Basic knowledge of Mechanics, Hydraulics, Pneumatics & Electrical, etc.
• Knowledge of manufacturing equipment and facilities.
• Knowledge of safety and OSHA requirements.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to deal fairly and effectively with all associates.
• Computer literate with experience in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and programmable logic controllers (PLC).
• Ability to drive forklift, operate machines & work with tools.
• Additional Requirements: Available for shift work, may be required to work overtime before or after a regularly scheduled shift or on weekends.
• Required skills include welding (mig, GMAW, oxygen/acetylene), carpentry, plumbing, and forklift operation.
• Achieved 80% on written test for OSHA Forklift Drivers.
• Achieved 80% on maintenance obstacle course Forklift driving test.

Physical Requirements

• Wear proper PPE while working, such as Metatarsal Safety Shoes, Protective Glasses, w/side Shields, Ear Plugs, etc., and any other PPE.
• Ability to tolerate conditions of elevated temperature, dust, and draft.
• Ability to walk, climb, bend from the waist, and kneel for an extended time.
• Ability to lift up to 50 Lbs. regularly and up to 100 Lbs. periodically (with assistance).

Advancement

• To pass written test achieving 80% minimum per Advancement Program for employees aspiring to become General Maintenance.
• Three on-the-job knowledge application tests consist of troubleshooting and repairing plant equipment.
• One on-the-job project test, consisting of modifying or installing actual plant equipment as specified in the Advancement Program for employees aspiring to become General Maintenance.
• The General Maintenance Leadman will supervise and evaluate all four tests concerning any findings and whether the General Maintenance has passed.

Pay and Benefits

• The anticipated wage for candidates who will work in West Chicago, IL is $29.44 to $31.00 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.
• Knorr Brake Company is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations.
• Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance.
• Employees also will be able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan.
• Employees will also receive 40 hours of vacation leave.
• Employees will also enjoy 11 paid holidays subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook.
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use.
• Requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents and policies.
• Employees working on federal contracts covered by the Federal Paid Sick Leave requirements will be notified and will receive benefits consistent and compliant with the FPSL requirements.
• Hired applicant will be able to purchase company stock, subject to the relevant plan documents and annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics.

Application

This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies. Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis. Please note: At this time, we are not able to offer immigration sponsorship for new hires. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship.