Job Type: Full time
It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.Who will you be working with?This position is located in our small, but growing, manufacturing and overhaul/repair facility located in Greenville. We primarily manufacture and overhaul components for the transit industry (subway and commuter rail). We have been in operation for over 50 years and offer fantastic benefits and stable work environment. Benefits include medical/dental/vision as well as many supplemental options at low rates. Company provided life insurance and short term disability are provided at no cost to employees and our 401k plan provides a 6% company contribution. Benefit coverage begins on day 1!How will you make a difference?As a member of the Transtech, you will be responsible for support and promote continuous improvement activities at the site, by the implementation of improvements at any process, workstation or operation, designing, prototyping and implementing solutions to reduce or eliminate the different type of wastes, also provide technical support to employees in the wastes detection, ideas generation and the individual implementation of solutions.What do we want to know about you?· Highschool degree, Technical degree preferred.· Knowledge of manufacturing controls and continuous improvement methodology are required.· Strong Lean experience· 1 year general mechanical technician or operator· 5S application.· Manual tools handling· basic mechanical and carpentry· basic lean tools· Material Handling and Inventory experienceWhat will your typical day look like?· Promote and lead the employees ideas generation and execution thru the kaizen ideas program.· Design and create technical and practical solutions, towards the wastes elimination at all the operations.· Participate actively at the continuous improvement activities, such as lean transformation activities, kaizen events, lean projects or any lean initiative at the site.· Support al the areas at the site for 5 S program implementation and improvement.· Follow and prioritize the support the teams at the site for EHS requirements.· Report lean results and benefits resulted by the role activities.· Execute, follow up and track the lean activities per supervisor or department responsible, by visually documenting progress of the activities.· Design, prototype and Implement hands-on improvements such as devices, tools, fixtures, gages, equipment, jigs, etc. as a part of the continuous improvement activities.· Maintain clean, organized and safe area at their own working area, space or shop.· Be flexible on 5S activities to support areas, such as cleaning, organizing, painting, labeling, auditing, improving, etc.· Keep in good conditions all the tools, equipment, PPE and all the resources used for the continuous improvement activities.· Report and ask for any resources, materials, tools needed for the continuous improvement activities,· Promote and lead the team work at all the areas at the site, respecting people ideas and the appropriate work environment.· Attend continuously lean tools training and preparation at site.· Always look for the practical application of lean tools according to the preparation provided at areas or process required. (such as: 5S, visual mgmt, VSM, std work, kanban, Ergonomic, etc, towards wastes elimination)· Be open for any task, job, oar any other assignation related to operations support per business direction.· Define, track, document and share the impacts on metrics and all benefits resulted from the continuous improvement activities described per responsibilities in this role. Able to share as well the progress of the main activities per supervisor or leader direction.· Post and update any lean communication board, screen or visual tools at site per supervisor or leader direction.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.Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk and talk or hear; and use hands and fingers to handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an indoor manufacturing environment. The employee will work in areas exposed to production activities to include but not limited to production machinery, assembly operations, overhead cranes usage, and forklift traffic. The employee will be required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to workplace hazards.Mental Demands: While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn, apply and teach new information or skills; and interact with other employees, customers and vendors.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).The hourly rate for this role is in the range of $20.00 - $23.00The 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.Who are we? Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.comOur Commitment to Embrace Diversity:Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.  To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.