Assembler

Overhaul Technician (Level I)

The primary job responsibilities of the Overhaul Technician (Level I) position include at a minimum disassembly and parts cleaning of train braking components, HVAC units, door operators and couplers.

Responsibilities:

• Move material to and from workstation by hand, cart, pallet jack, hoist and crane as required. May be required to perform heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds).
• Disassemble (tear-down), clean, according to work instructions, engineering drawings and/or test codes.
• Responsible for processing paperwork pertaining to the disassembly and cleaning.
• Use of fixtures, press, vice, grinders, wire wheel, pneumatic/hand tools, etc.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
• Adhere to all safety rules, regulations, practices, procedures, and established company policies.
• Maintain good housekeeping.

Experience:

• Possesses strong mechanical skills
• Hands on work assembly and disassembly of mechanical parts.

Qualifications:

• Strong mechanical aptitude demonstrated experience with mechanical and pneumatic components.
• Ability to work in conformance with engineering specifications, quality procedures, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Ability to understand work procedures, determine tooling and operation sequence, etc. in order to establish the most efficient manner of utilizing materials and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals. Able to communicate effectively with coworkers.
• Able to follow instructions, possess basic comprehension and reading skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a group as a team player.
• Has the ability to learn quickly and apply new skills immediately.
• Positive attitude and high degree of self-discipline and self-motivation are required.
• Over 2 years of manufacturing assembly experience or related experience/training or equivalent combination of education and experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to work safely on all tasks related to the job.

Physical Demands:

• Requires repeated movements and tasks daily.
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, crouch.
• Job requires use of vibrating/impact pneumatic hand tools.
• The employee may be required to lift or move up to 50 lbs.
• Regular full-time. Must be able to work overtime and Saturdays when required.

Work Environment:

• While performing duties on this job, the employee will be working with dirty, grimy, and rusted parts since most of the customer product received for overhaul mounts under the train.
• The noise level in certain areas of the shop may be usually loud at some times.
• Employee will work near moving mechanical and pneumatic parts/equipment.
• The work will be performed indoors. However, employee is exposed to climate conditions (due to weather) as there is no HVAC within shop area.
• PPE required throughout shop area, at a minimum safety steel toe shoe and eye protection is required within shop area. Within certain areas hearing protection, hand protection, arm protection, respirator, and face shield may be required.