Maintenance Technician III

You will work in the facilities and maintenance department reporting to the Maintenance & Facilities Supervisor. How will you make a difference? As a member of the facilities & maintenance team, you will be responsible for facilities repairs and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment such as engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines and equipment by performing the following duties. What do we want to know about you? Education/Experience: Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school, and ten (10+) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certification: Electrical Certification – 480 V 3 Phase to as low as 5 VDC Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Great technical knowledge – skilled in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry Ability to troubleshoot (diagnose and repair issues) Good working knowledge and experience in using power tools to perform repairs and maintenance tasks Keen to detail to demonstrate thoroughness and ability to improve and promote quality Good problem-solving skills to identify and resolve problems Ability to follow oral and written work instructions and take direction. Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills Ability to adapt to change and priorities of multiple maintenance tasks with deadlines Good organizational skills Ability to meet work schedule assigned Flexibility to work various activities and on time completion of tasks Ability to display initiative and commitment to the job What will your typical day look like? Observes mechanical devices in operation and listens to their sounds to locate causes of trouble. Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts. Examines form and texture of parts to detect imperfections. Inspects used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements. Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments. Installs special functional and structural parts in devices. Lubricates and cleans parts. Starts devices to test their performance. Sets up and operates lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools to make and repair parts. Initiates purchase order for parts and machines. Repairs electrical equipment and 120 V electrical connections. Work with 480 V 3 Phase to as low as 5 VDC Drive company vehicle 50-80% of time for material pick up and other needs. Trouble shoot and repair production and building equipment down to board level. Perform on going preventive maintenance and repair work on facility mechanical, electrical, and other installed systems. Perform facility inspections, prepare and submit reports of conditions in the building and recommend actions to be taken. Support any building needs and activities as required. Update and maintain PM records. Performs other duties as assigned. You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary. What about the physical demands of the job? The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to extreme cold (non-weather) and extreme heat (non-weather). The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Frequent exposure to shop elements such as noise, dust, fumes and odors. The starting hourly rate for this position is $33.00 per hour. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. 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). We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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