Assembler 

LOCATION: Watertown / New York (US-NY), United States | BRAND: New York Air Brake | REQUISITION ID: 9010 | JOB GRADE: 07  | 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:

Summary/Objective

This position requires performing routine and repetitive assembly operations and processes for passenger rail car parts in a manual manufacturing assembly line environment. The candidate works in a team environment participating in continuous improvement activities, as well as. Uses pneumatic tools, basic hand tools, and power tools (motorized drill, rivet gun, etc.). The candidate is required to perform versatile duties and is able to organize the areas around their own work place in a self-sufficient manner, within the product group.

Essential Functions
 

1. Manufactures quality parts, following specific work instructions
2. Provides verbal and written status of manufacturing progress
3. Applies and handles sealants and adhesives
4. Performs acceptance test procedures utilizing specific test equipment
5. May train others in manufacturing methods.
6. Keeps assigned areas organized and clean per set principles
7. Performs other duties as assigned.
8. Understand and support all Quality, Product Safety, and Health/Safety/Environmental/Energy policies.
9. Understand and adhere to all relevant statutory or regulatory compliance obligations.
10. Understand, support and adhere to the Integrated Management System policies, procedures and instructions.
11. Understand and support relevant key performance indicators (KPIs), as defined in the goal tree.

Skills and Competencies

1. Technical Capacity
   • Knowledge/understanding of part drawings and descriptions.
2. Communication Proficiency
3. Sufficient computer skills to access necessary programs for job function
4. Organization Skills
5. Time Management Skills

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.

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 speak or listen. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

• Ability to lift and maneuver up to 50 pounds
•  Employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle objects, tools, or operate controls and reach with hands and arms
• Ability to walk throughout the facility
• Ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
• Perform necessary housekeeping duties in order to maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment

Required Education and Experience

This position requires analytical skills and the ability to interpret information to take the appropriate action.

Education and Experience: High School Diploma, GED, or experience/knowledge as determined by management  in a production environment or equivalent business environment

• Must possess basic Math skills and be able to comprehend varying units of measure
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks, and take the initiative
• Ability to understand and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics/drawings
• Basic understanding of manufacturing processes
• Ability to read, comprehend written and process specification documents

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified 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.

The anticipated wage scale for candidates who will work in Watertown, NY is $20.55 per hour during training, and $22.05 after training. 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 and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year. Employees will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday 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.

WHAT WE OFFER
From Engineering to Test Laboratory; Manufacturing & Skilled Machine Operation to Sales and Marketing; Field Service to Customer Service; Quality to HR to Finance to Software Development, our team-based approach is built on inclusion, opportunity, development, social responsibility and rewards. You are afforded the chance to grow personally and professionally through challenging assignments, commitment to continuing education, exposure to a variety of projects, and international travel. Our benefits are cutting edge as we offer student loan repayment assistance, lucrative 401k program, company assisted stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, wellness program, onsite workout facilities & classes along with competitive salary and incentive compensation, generous paid time off programs and a full array of medical, dental and vision options. We’ve got the right stuff, do you? Let’s find out together.

ARE YOU INTERESTED?
Then join us! We look forward to receiving your online application!

New York Air Brake LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.