Assembler at wabtec in Salem, Virginia

Job Description:

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company's new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com.


It's not just about your career… or your job title…it's about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven't been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.



Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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  Main responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned, per business needs):
  

• Assembles and /or disassembles for one (1) to three (3) product lines. (Product lines could include any of the following: Valves, Parking Brake, QBA, 975, 995/997, Final Filters, 994, and Shipping/ Receiving.)


• Follows specified work instructions and / or engineering parts drawing or sales literature, which may include subassembly of product, testing and packaging assemblies for shipment as required.


• Follows applicable ISO procedures and work instructions.


• Responsible for the quality of work, which includes accurate counts and meeting production standards.


• Looks for ways to improve the assembly process (new fixtures, combining operations etc.); notifies supervisor of updates to work instructions, as needed.


• Required to actively work in any department in which employee is trained, as needed.


• Keeps work area clean and in order.


• Follows all company safety procedures and guidelines.


• Reports malfunction of equipment and process deviations to appropriate personnel.

Education /Training

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  What education and education level are necessary for the position? How many years of professional experience in a specific professional area are required for the position?
  

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Qualifications/Experience

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  What qualifies an individual to fulfill this position?
  


• Experience using a variety of hand or power tools for assembly purposes.


• Proven math skills, reading skills, and computer skills. Ability to receive and execute written or verbal instructions.

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All salaried new hires must be fully vaccinated or be willing to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by date of hire to be considered for U.S.-based job, where permitted by applicable law and subject to requests for accommodation. Fully vaccinated means 14 days have elapsed since receiving the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or 14 days since receiving the one dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.


Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world's toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles…people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.


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