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At Wabtec Bus Solutions, we draw strength from our differences while we revolutionize the way the world moves for future generations. And you can too! Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “Unlock our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions. Sound like a team you would like to be part of. Come build your career with Wabtec Bus Solutions.

Wabtec is seeking a qualified Assembler I (Relays) to join our team in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. The ideal candidate will assemble prepared machined parts into Relay’s, according to prescribed patterns, through supervision by performing the following duties.

Assembler I (Relays) Job Responsibilities:

Assemble light weight components and piece parts to completely build, test and package relays or may operate small foot pedal or hand operated machines to form parts or subassemblies for either relays or contactors.

Work with housing, carriers, frames, contacts, core stops, coils, base assemblies, brackets and hardware to form a quality finished product.Perform simple setups on machines and verify quality of parts produced.If assembling, uses a test harness, gram gauge, a computerized functional test and hi-pot test station to verify quality of finished assembly or adjusts unit until test requirements are met.Covers tested unit, labels and boxes finished product. Follows assembly drawings, Process Standard Sheet (PSS) instructions and verbal directions from Team Leader and supervisor.Maintains safe operations by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.

Assembler I (Relays) Skills/Qualifications:

Six (6) months to one (1) year technical studies; and six (6) months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Manufacturing software.

Education:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Think you have what it takes to join our team? We would love to meet you and share with you our extensive array of employee benefits here at Wabtec.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with 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 and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.  

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

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.