Service Technician

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has 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, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at:

It’s not just about your careeror your job title it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the Service Technician will be responsible for safe and efficient completion of all assigned production, service and other related tasks in accordance with relevant company procedures and instructions.

Key activities may include:

- Conduct the overhaul, repair, modification and/or test of products in accordance with relevant work instructions, test specifications, drawings, bulletins, safety and quality requirements;
- Ensure all relevant documentation specific to the tasks and production processes are completed accurately and in full per requirements;
- Conduct and/or participate in the troubleshooting of faults, investigations and inspections relevant to production related safety, quality, process and technical matters;
- Escalate to the Production Supervisor any safety, quality, process or technical issues that arise;
- Make recommendations to the Production Supervisor any safety, quality, process or technical improvement ideas;
- Support other Production team members with any relevant production process, procedures, and technical knowledge to support the achievement of production team goals;
- Ensure the working environment is always maintained in a clean and safe condition;
- Clean, store & maintain tooling, plant & equipment to ensure proper and safe functioning;
- Comply with and support of continuous improvement, lean and 5S initiatives;
- Take ownership of responsibilities and actively contribute towards the achievement of production performance goals, delivery timeframes and customer satisfaction;
- Develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders; and
- Perform other related duties as required to support production requirements.
- Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical/Electrical Trade;
- At least two years’ trade experience in a manufacturing or services environment;
- Current QLD driver’s licence and reliable transport;
- Forklift license - desirable;
- Rail industry experience - desirable;
- First Aid qualifications - desirable; and
- Overhead crane and rigging qualifications - desirable.

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.