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Wabtec Corporation · 1 day ago

Lead Technician

Duncan, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. The Lead Technician is responsible for safely leading a team to assemble products to Wabtec’s quality standards and ensuring effective teamwork to deliver high quality products and customer service.

Railroad Manufacture

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Monitor and maintain safety procedures and conditions to prevent accidents and provide a safe workplace

Drive customer satisfaction through detailed focus on product reliability. Provide direction and support for an assigned hourly production team encompassing EHS, quality, material, process, and delivery

Help motivate all employees on the production team to perform their duties using established procedures to meet and exceed goals

Lead and support all continuous improvement activities

Ensure all company policies are followed

Work with Supervisor/ME to develop and execute training plans for all operators to ensure they have the skills needed to do their jobs

Ensure operators and sufficiently cross trained to optimize resource usage safely and correctly

Communicate clearly with the work group. Ensure follow-up on concerns are addressed in a timely manner

Troubleshoot and solve operation problems when identified

Promote culture of teamwork, continuous improvement, and collaborate problem solving

Identify opportunities to increase employee engagement, motivation, and collaboration across work groups

Qualification

Manufacturing techniquesAssembly experienceContinuous improvementBasic shop mathProduction control systemTechnical specificationsCommunication skillsTeam playerOrganizational skillsAttention to detail

Required

Able to work 1st shift hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

High School Graduate or GED

2+ years of assembly experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment

Must possess the ability to use tools and equipment that are needed to perform the assembly operations in an industrial setting

Must have good listening and communication skills

Able to work well with others to be a good team player

Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing techniques and processes

Strategic and creative thinking to analyze issues that may arise and create solutions

Basic shop math skills in all units of measuring

Ability to read and use gauges and measuring instruments

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while having a high degree of attention to detail

Knowledge of production/materials control system

Understanding of continuous improvement, lean manufacturing concepts and production schedules preferred

Strong organizational skills

Demonstrates effective communication skills and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to influence, motivate, coach and drive accountability

Basic computer skills

Ability to read technical specifications

Ability to stand for extended periods

Lift up to 50 pounds

Preferred

Understanding of continuous improvement, lean manufacturing concepts and production schedules

Benefits

Benefit coverage begins on day 1! Benefits include medical/dental/vision as well as many supplemental options at low rates.

Life insurance and short-term disability are provided at no cost to employees and our 401k plan provides a 6% company contribution.

We also provide vacation paid and 12 paid holidays per year.

More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com.

Other benefit offerings for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible.

Company

Wabtec Corporation

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Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services.

Founded in 1869

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US

10001+ employees

http://www.wabteccorp.com

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