Senior Assembler, Wiring

Germantown, MD

Full time

POSITION SUMMARY:

Would you like to be part of an environment that encourages and supports employees to think big, perform with quality and build incredible products? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! We provide the resources, inspiration, and focus - if you have the resourcefulness and courage to work hard. This job consists of a variety of tasks ranging from repetitive to non-repetitive production assembly operations on cables and/or mechanical assemblies and subassembly units supporting next-gen manufacturing according to specifications in a medium to high complex environment.

This position is also responsible for using blueprints, schematics, wiring lists, and written instructions to assemble, rework or reassemble applications. You will also be responsible for operating machinery and automatic tooling. Must keep work areas clean and orderly. Performing other related duties as required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assemble cable for prototypes and production scheduling
• Perform closeup operation using mating fixtures, clamps, and vises
• Work with Hotmelt processing systems for wiring and cable manufacturing
• Operate automatic wire cutting and wire stripping machines
• Assemble electronic/electrical assembly and sub-assemblies

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 3-4 yrs. progressive experience in an electronic manufacturing environment.
• Proficient use of various hand and automatic tools, crimpers, and wire strippers
• Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, wire lists and schematics.
• Able to perform basic math
• Some computer skills desired
• Experienced in soldering, mechanical, cable and harness assemblies).
• IPC 620 Certified helpful
• Education/experience acquired through basic education and typically 2 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Ability to read, understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, wire lists and schematics.
• Ability to maintain knowledge, skills, and abilities as it pertains to your job.
• Familiarity with hotmelt and wire cutting machines and techniques.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Employee is required to talk and hear.
• Employee may be regularly required to stand for 2 or more hours at a time, with minimal breaks.
• Employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 15 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds.
• Employee is required daily face-to-face interaction with employees on the production line.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled production area environment, with frequent exposure to electronic equipment. Occasionally maybe exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise

All salaried new hires must be fully vaccinated or be willing to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by date of hire to be considered for U.S.-based job, where permitted by applicable law and subject to requests for accommodation. Fully vaccinated means 14 days have elapsed since receiving the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or 14 days since receiving the one dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. 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.