New

Assembler

Advantage xPO
$20.00-$20.00
paid holidays
United States, Missouri, Kansas City
May 15, 2025
Location Kansas City, MO Starting Pay: $20.00/hour Schedule: 1st Shift \| Monday - Friday \| 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM As an Assembler, you will build custom heavy-duty mobile equipment by working with mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems. You'll read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams to perform tasks such as wiring, welding, pipe-fitting, layout, spray painting, and component testing. Your responsibilities will include conducting quality checks, calibrating equipment to precise tolerances, and assisting with the rebuilding, repair, and preparation of machinery for shipment. Throughout all tasks, you'll follow strict safety procedures and actively contribute to continuous improvement efforts. Requirements: High school diploma or GED required; 3-5 years' experience in custom manufacturing preferred Strong mechanical aptitude with blueprint and schematic reading skills Proficient with hand/power tools, measuring devices, and basic computer input Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical wiring (point-to-point/harness) Ability to follow detailed instructions, operate jibs/cranes, and assist with fabrication Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. (100 lbs. with assistance); frequent standing, bending, and climbing Comfortable in varying temperatures; must wear steel-toe boots, safety glasses, and PPE Team player with strong communication, accountability, and problem-solving skills What We Offer: Competitive starting pay of $20.00/hour Medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits Paid holidays and PTO Career growth with ongoing training and development A workplace that values innovation, teamwork, and safety If you're ready to be part of a forward-thinking team making a global impact, click "Apply Now" to start your journey! 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? Shuttlewagon, a Wabtec Company is looking for a mechanical assembler. The Assembler will work collaboratively with others in similar roles to produce highly engineered, custom built mobile material handling machinery for rail related markets by using mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic assembly techniques as well as welding, electrical wiring and hitching on overhead cranes and jibs. How will you make a difference? As a member of the Services Division, you will be responsible for assembling fabricated parts, components, or units at floor stations. You will test and calibrates parts and mechanisms to meet tolerances and product specifications. You will also use hand and power tools to assemble units according to product specifications. You will be required to identify units that fail tests or tolerance levels and repairs as necessary. Team members may assist less experienced team members with knowledge and expertise. What do we want to know about you? Education High school diploma or equivalent required Experience 3-5+ years in custom build shop preferred Technical Skills Ability to read and understand blue prints Ability to operate a computer to read and input data Ability to operate hand tools and read measuring devices Ability to read and interpret 3D prints/schematics to complete standard work Behavioral Attributes Ability to communicate effectively to team members and management Ability to hold themselves accountable for results Mechanical aptitude Ability to think critically and troubleshoot problems Desire to win What will your typical day look like? Read and follow standard work, BOM's, blueprints, routings, specifications and other diagrams/instructions in order to build and assemble parts and equipment in an accurate and timely fashion Obtain necessary tools and equipment Handle material, tools and equipment manually or with jib crane, performing own hitching as required Follows piping diagrams or other instructions to connect hydraulic/pneumatic hosing or piping accurately and timely Maintain high quality standards Consistently maintains level of productivity as determined by management Spray paint parts as required Layout, cut and fit parts as required to weld in place Prepare machinery for shipping Rebuild machinery and clean, repair, disassemble, reassemble, and adjust machine as necessary Wiring Principal Duties Follow wiring diagrams/schematics to connect electrical cabling accurately and timely Perform wiring sequence for point to point direct or harness wiring Wire mounting panels and junction boxes per documentation/instructions Create or re-wire harnesses and cables per documentation General Duties Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintain departmental housekeeping standards. Ability to fabricate small components Complete production and quality assurance forms Participate actively in team meetings and group discussions Interface with engineering to accurately communicate information Actively participate in continuous improvement activities or events as required Adhere to Quality Management System Requirements 5S activities Ability to read and comprehend procedures written in English What about the physical demands of the job? Employee is required to wear appropriate PPE such as steel toe boots and safety glasses Employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, crouch, bend, work underneath equipment, reach above shoulders, and climb Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance. Employee will be working in the typical conditions of a manufacturing environment including seasonal variation in temperatures and occasional exposure to manufacturing fumes or by-products You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary. The starting hourly rate of this position is $20.00 The 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. 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). 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.com Our 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. After you have applied, download our Staffmark Group WorkNOW App to receive real-time job offers and apply for additional opportunities. You can download it from the App Store or get it on Google Play. 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