It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who will you be working with?

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

How will you make a difference?

Wabtec is seeking a qualified Assembler I (Door Final) to join our team in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. The ideal candidate will assemble prepared machined parts like rails, panels, and bars into doors, according to prescribed patterns, by performing the following duties.

What do we want to know about you?

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); technical studies preferred; 1-3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Communication Skills The 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.Skills: 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.Other Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Manufacturing software.Flexibility: to work overtime and weekend hours. Ability to read blueprints, previous mechanical/electrical assembly experience, experience with using lifts and hoists, ability to lift up to 35 pounds.  Have the initiative to identify safety issues, raise their hand and bring these issues to the Lead person or Supervisor.

What will your typical day look like?

Assemblers will build the sub-assembly by installing screws, applying sealants, installing spacers and torquing all hardware to specifications.  Constant use of the hands and excellent dexterity are required.Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical publications.Maintain continuity among work shifts by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.Accomplishes organizational goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
 

What about the physical demands of the job?

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.Lift up to 35 pounds.They will be standing 100%Hearing 100%Pushing up to 30 poundsStooping/bending 20% of the timeReaching 20%Walking 25%Seeing 100%

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

Salary range: $20.00 - $22.00

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

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.