Production Maintenance Technician

Job Description Railroad Friction Products Corporation designs and manufactures Cobra high-friction and low-friction composition brake shoes, specialty shoes, and disc brake linings for freight, locomotive and transit vehicles. How will you make a difference? As a member of the Railroad Friction Products group/division, you will be responsible for repairing and maintaining manufacturing equipment in good operating condition on a day-to-day basis. What do we want to know about you? High School Diploma / GED Required (Technical 2 Year Degree Preferred) Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in Maintenance. Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in a Manufacturing Environment. Ability to understand and troubleshoot hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical controls, PLC’s, and HVAC systems. Basic experience with mechanical and electrical equipment in use at RFPC, including hydraulic and pneumatic valves, cylinders, pumps and motors, electrical controls. Ability to operate machines, hand-tools, and electronic testing equipment. Proficient in welding, cutting, and sheet metal fabrication. Good Communication and Interaction Skills. Forklift license certified. What will your typical day look like? Repair, maintain and improve production equipment, plant equipment and related facilities as required – create work orders for work done. Bench work including rebuild hydraulic cylinders, repair carts, etc. as time allows. Perform Preventative Maintenance Work Orders in the Maintenance Management System Assist other Technicians on flexible basis as needed. Maintain a safe working environment. Provide communication to other departments, as required. Work overtime hours (weekends and factory shutdown periods) as required. Maintain personal 5S area. Participate in TPMs and/or Kaizens as needed. Regular on-site attendance is required. Follow all company established safety and employment rules. Other duties by be assigned. What about the physical demands of the job? Regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and extreme heat (non-weather). Occasionally exposed to airborne particles. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wabtec