Knorr Brake Company is the innovative leader in the manufacture and supply of braking systems, passenger doors and climate-control equipment for all types of Mass Transit customers such as: METRO, Light Rail Vehicles, High-Speed Trains, Commuter Rail and Monorail Vehicles for the North America market. We're part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you'll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You'll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. Innovation is part of our DNA. Achievement drives our culture. Learn more today!

The MS Assembly Test Technician performs basic mechanical and/or electrical assembly of components to build contactors and resistors for use in the rail car industry according to drawing specifications. This role will also be responsible for the test and repair of electrical and mechanical equipment, utilizing various measurement devices, hand and power tools.

Essential Functions

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

1. Assemble parts or components to build a whole new product.
2. Contribute in fitting, building, or reconstruction of various parts to ensure smooth process of component amalgamation.
3. Study, read, and understand the schematic diagrams, blueprints, product manuals, process documents, and gather information regarding its parts, fixtures, tools, etc.
4. Set up, arrange, and operate equipment (if applicable), as per the specifications and instructions from the Cell Leader or Supervisor.
5. Perform regular test and inspection procedures to ensure that the product is formed in accordance with the specifications.
6. Implement and identify needs for improvement by conveying it to the senior personnel, so that quality of products is maintained
7. Monitor the shelf life of any consumables used to complete the build process. Follow all established disposal methods associated with consumable material.
8. Provide support and assistance to other colleagues, as directed, and any other duties as requested.
9. Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment and ensure the compliance with the company's rules and policies.
10. Must be able to comply with quality, product safety, and HSE rules and regulations. Be energy conscious, if applicable.

Required Education and Experience

1. High School Diploma
2. 0-2 Years related (manufacturing) experience or Technical Degree or Certificate in lieu of experience

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

The MS Assembly Test Technician is expected to participate in all required training courses and practice learned methodologies in everyday work. Examples are KPS (Knorr Production Systems), 5S, etc.

Safety Sensitive Position

Yes No

Work Environment

This job primarily operates in a climate-controlled, shop floor production environment. The employee will be exposed to noise, heat, cold, dust, and dirt. Additionally, this role may also be required to perform some duties in an office environment on a computer terminal.

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 stand, walk, sit, bend at the waist, kneel, crouch, use hands for fine and gross manipulation to handle, grip, and grasp objects and tools, and reach with arms. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 lbs.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

What does Knorr Brake Company have to offer you?

• Competitive Health Benefits
• Company Paid Life and Disability Benefits
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401 (k) Plan
• Educational Assistance
• Free Passes to Local Attractions
• Free Gym memberships
• Additional Discount Offerings
• Volunteer Paid Time Off
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Company Paid Holidays
• Monthly Employee Welfare Events and Volunteer Opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color or any other protected class.

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