Maintenance Technician Il - 1st Shift 

LOCATION: Springfield / Missouri (US-MO), United States | BRAND: New York Air Brake | REQUISITION ID: 10542 | JOB GRADE: 10  | ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site 

Since 1890, New York Air Brake has been an innovative leader in the heavy-haul railroad industry. As a member company of Knorr-Bremse –the world’s leading manufacturer of braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles--New York Air Brake is recognized worldwide as a Center of Competence for heavy-haul freight railroad control systems. From multiple locations, we serve customers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico—reaching clear across the globe to South America, Africa, the Middle East, China, and Australia. Our talented, diverse, and dedicated teams develop innovative solutions to the challenges facing our customers. Join us in our next steps.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Title

Maintenance Technician II

1st shift, $30-32/hr depending on experience

Benefits begin day one!

Reports to

Maintenance & Reliability Supervisor

Summary/Objective

The Maintenance Technician II is responsible for preventive maintenance activities, troubleshooting and repairing all production related equipment throughout the plant.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Perform scheduled Preventative Maintenance activities per written instructions and job knowledge of the specific piece of equipment to prevent breakdowns. Communicate improvement ideas (add/subtract) element to the PM instructions to help improve the equipment OEE.
2. Respond timely to an equipment breakdown to trouble-shoot root-cause of problem, identify possible solutions and implement the solutions. These activities may include identifying and selecting components required to complete the repair.

3. Communicate equipment status with operators and appropriate management personnel.   
4. Utilize hand tools, screwdrivers, wrenches, multi-meter, pipe threader
5. Requires work outside of and inside of the machines. Requires various positions for a few minutes to a few hours, such as balancing on narrow footing, climbing, reaching forward/overhead, squatting, kneeling, stooping and/or lying on back, and maneuvering in small tight spaces. Surfaces may be slippery due to coolant and oil. Work off ladders and scissor lift.
6. Comply with all safety procedures and policies.    
7. Understand and support all Quality, Product Safety, and Health/Safety/Environmental/Energy policies.
8. Adhere to all relevant statutory or regulatory compliance obligations.
9. Must understand, support, and adhere to the Integrated Management System policies, procedures and instructions.
10. Select and recommend repair parts, work with and communicate materials needed to complete repair.
11. Must understand and support relevant key performance indicators (KPIs), as defined in the goal tree.

Skills and Competencies

1. Technical Capacity
• Requires working knowledge of industrial machining, plant systems, building maintenance, repair and troubleshooting.
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• Must have working knowledge and comply with all Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedure and have the ability to identify hazardous energy sources and isolate.
• Computer skills, including software/hardware
• Shop math
• Blueprint Reading
• Shop use of measuring devices and test equipment (Torque pressure, force transducers)
• Understanding temperature controls
• Mechanical
• Plumbing/HVAC
• Electrical
• Pneumatics
• Hydraulics
• Machine operation (drills, press, lathe, milling machines, industrial washers, grinder, polishers, pneumatic tools, etc.)
• Working knowledge of commons industrial chemicals
• Use of PIV (Power Industrial vehicles) including Scissor lift, Platform lift, and Forklift.
2. Communication Proficiency
3. Organization Skills
4. Time Management

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

The employee will be exposed to shop floor conditions, i.e. noise, heat, cold, dust/dirt etc.  The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Physical Demands

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Abilities Required:

• 20/30 Near Vision
• Capable of standing on hard surfaces up to eight hours per day
• Able to lift 50 pounds, with ease
• Able to carry 50 pounds without assistance, 25 feet
• Able to lift from waist to overhead, 50 pounds using both hands
• Ability to work in manufacturing environment, which can expose one to loud noises, dust, chemicals and varying temperatures
• Ability to reach, grasp, handle and manipulate items with hands
• Ability to walk, bend, climb, twist, stoop, and squat
• Ability to wear and use proper personal protective equipment; safety glasses, face shield, gloves, ear plugs or earmuffs, and steel-toed safety compliant footwear.
• Normal concentration/intensity; normal memory, taking into consideration the amount and type of information. Complexity of decision making; normal time pressure of decision making.

Physical Restrictions or Requirements: 

• Normal ability to see, distinguish colors (where applicable.)
• Normal sense of touch 

Required Education and Experience

1. High school diploma or equivalent preferred
2. 2 – 5+ years of relevant experience

Preferred Education and Experience

1. Journeyman Electrician/ Electronic Technician
2. Associates degree (Industrial Automation), (Industrial Maintenance)

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
• This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

The anticipated wage scale for candidates who will work in Springfield, MO is $30.00 -32.00 per hour. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry and education. New York Air Brake is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations. Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance. Employees also will be able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive 80 hours of vacation leave.  Employees will also enjoy 10 paid holidays, and 2 personal holidays throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook. 6 weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use. Requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents and policies. Employees working on federal contracts covered by the Federal Paid Sick Leave requirements will be notified and will receive benefits consistent and compliant with the FPSL requirements. Hired applicant will be able to purchase company stock, subject to the relevant plan documents and annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies. Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis. 

EOE-Disability/Veterans

Please note: At this time,  we are not able to offer immigration sponsorship for new hires. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship. 

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