Assembler 1- Airbrake Technician

Who will you be working with?
You will work closely with Production and Assembly teams, as well as Materials, Quality, Maintenance, and site leadership to support day‑to‑day remanufacturing operations. This role collaborates across departments to ensure components are processed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with quality and production standards.
How will you make the difference
In this role, you will directly contribute to the safe, reliable, and high‑quality remanufacturing of air brake components used in rail applications. Your attention to detail, adherence to safety and quality standards, and ability to follow work instructions will help ensure that critical brake systems meet Wabtec and customer requirements. By supporting efficient production flow and maintaining a clean and organized workspace, you will play a key role in meeting production targets and delivering dependable products to our customers.
Monday - Thursday 5:00am - 3:30pm. This position might require flexibility to work overtime on Fridays and Saturdays.
4800 Deramus Ave, Kansas City, MO 64120
What we want to know about you:
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED preferred
Basic knowledge of mechanical or industrial processes
Experience using hand tools or power tools in a manufacturing, maintenance, automotive, or mechanical environment preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Basic mechanical aptitude and understanding of component disassembly and assembly
Ability to use hand, power, and pneumatic tools safely and effectively
Ability to read, understand, and follow standard work instructions, SOPs, and safety documentation
Ability to maintain 5S and workplace organization standards
Ability to understand and follow basic safety and work instructions in English
What will your typical day look like?
Disassemble air brake components using hand, power, and pneumatic tools
Follow detailed work instructions, SOPs, JSAs, and routing documentation
Clean, wash, buff, and blow out components using solvents, parts washers, and air tools
Inspect components during disassembly to identify defects or non‑conformances
Ensure parts are processed according to the production schedule and routing requirements
Operate equipment safely and shut down equipment when not in use
Follow all safety policies, PPE requirements, ESD protocols, and plant rules
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in accordance with 5S standards
Rotate between tasks and workstations as needed to support production flow
Communicate issues, shortages, or safety concerns to supervision
Perform other duties as assigned to support operational needs
Must be willing to cross train
Follow safety protocols and adhere to all PPE requirements
Perform other duties as assigned
What about the physical demand of the job:
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Employee is required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds on regular basis.
Employee is required to walk throughout the day. This position requires the ability to stand for extended periods, including full shifts as part of the essential job and responsibilities.
The position requires the employee to be on-site during scheduled shift to perform daily duties and responsibilities.
This position requires the ability to perform detailed, precise hand movements using fine motor skills to perform specific tasks.
Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.)
Work is performed in shop environment that is non-temperature-controlled production environment, with exposure to varying temperatures and other environmental factors.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No