Assembler
Wabtec
- McPherson, KS
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assembles components according to blueprints, routers, work orders, checklists, and specifications to build, assemble, and test parts and finished goods that meet quality standards in an accurate and timely fashion.
- Accurately completes assembly checklists.
- Monitors stock bins in work area and reports stock needs to Shop Floor Lead(s).
- Ensures a safe and healthy work environment by following company standards and procedures.
- Adheres to the Wabtec Code of Conduct.
- Other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Possess basic math skills.
- Requires a basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Employee is regularly required to:
- Hear.
- Read, write, and communicate in English.
- Stand and/or walk for 6 hours at a time, with minimal breaks.
- Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds independently or up to 50 pounds with assistance.
- Vision abilities include close and distance vision, color distinction, and observe small handwriting, labels, and components.
- Operate forklift and overhead crane
- Employee is always required to wear steel toed shoes and safety glasses.
- Employee is required to wear hearing protection in designated areas.
- The Position requires the employee to be on-site during scheduled shift to perform daily duties and responsibilities.
- Requires daily face-to-face interaction and communication with employees on production line and management.
- The employee will normally work on the production shop floor that does not have controlled temperatures and will vary based on weather conditions. Is occasionally exposed to fumes and minimal to moderate noise.
- Ability to work effectively unsupervised.
- Strategic and creative thinking to analyze issues that may arise and create solutions.
- Ability to respond positively to feedback and implement change in process and procedures as needed.
- Basic math skills
- Ability to understand and interpret drawings, BOMs and procedures.