Wiring Operator

About the role

KB Signaling delivers unparalleled end-to-end wayside and onboard conventional signaling platforms and solutions, supporting our Control, Command, and Signaling (CCS) global business unit. The Wiring Operator performs various duties associated with the assembly of electronic equipment, cable assemblies, mechanical assemblies, and tag generation.

Responsibilities

• Utilize and interpret engineering electrical schematics, plans, and prints to assemble and wire projects (bungalows, cases, racks) for railroad signaling.
• Work from complex verbal/written instructions, drawings, and/or documentation to determine methods of wiring where procedures are not readily available.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Work with computer programs and schematic/drawings to create wiring identification tags.
• Work as an effective team member focused on meeting/exceeding business goals and creating a safe working environment and culture.
• Use pneumatic/standard crimpers, hand tools, and power tools such as drills to perform work.
• Proactively work with others to increase productivity and reduce cost.
• Meet/exceed department metrics to include efficiency, utilization rates, DPMO (Defects per Million Opportunities).

Requirements

• High School Diploma / GED
• Ability to use tools including: pneumatic/standard crimpers, hand tools and power tools, solder iron.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, stretch, and reach
• Ability to distinguish basic colors
• Ability to work in confined spaces
• Ability to work with hands extended above the head while standing on a ladder
• Ability to read and understand fractions
• Ability to work repetitively stripping and crimping wire
• Ability to stand on feet for long periods of time

Skills

• Basic mechanical aptitude, with the ability to realize an acceptable final layout and wiring based on non-scale drawings and general practices.
• Previous experience with AC/DC circuits
• Previous soldering experience
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills
• Previous experience reading and interpreting blueprints, drawings, and specifications

Pay

The anticipated wage scale for candidates who will work in Warrensburg, MO is $20.19 per hour during training and increases to $21.00 per hour after 90 days of employment. 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.

Benefits

• Eligibility to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance.
• Enrollment in the company’s 401k plan.
• 80 hours of vacation leave and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year.
• 10 paid holidays and 2 personal holidays throughout the calendar year.
• 6 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Federal Paid Sick Leave benefits for employees working on federal contracts.
• Ability to purchase company stock, subject to relevant plan documents.
• Annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics.