Repair Technician 1- 2nd shift (4:45 PM - 3:15 AM)

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 of freight or locomotive valves or brake pistons.
• Identify serviceable vs. non-serviceable parts.
• Operate 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.

Requirements

• Technical Capacity: Ability to lift up to 75 pounds with assistance. Knowledge of generally accepted best practices and theory. Good mechanical skills. Knowledge of shop use of measuring devices. Ability to complete disassembly process without destroying parts. Basic knowledge of quantitative methods/statistical procedures and graphic skills.
• Communication Proficiency: Effective communication skills.
• Organization Skills: Ability to organize tasks and prioritize responsibilities.
• Time Management: Ability to manage time effectively.

Skills And Competencies

• Technical Capacity: Ability to lift up to 75 pounds with assistance. Knowledge of generally accepted best practices and theory. Good mechanical skills. Knowledge of shop use of measuring devices. Ability to complete disassembly process without destroying parts. Basic knowledge of quantitative methods/statistical procedures and graphic skills.
• Communication Proficiency: Effective communication skills.
• Organization Skills: Ability to organize tasks and prioritize responsibilities.
• Time Management: Ability to manage time effectively.

Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance.
• 401k plan.
• 80 hours of vacation leave.
• 10 paid holidays, and 2 personal holidays throughout the calendar year.
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave.

Pay and Schedule

• The anticipated wage scale for candidates who will work in Riverside, MO is $17.50 - $19.00 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.
• 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.

Schedule

Hired applicant will be able to purchase company stock, subject to the relevant plan documents and annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics. 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. EOE-Disability/Veterans 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.