Trades Assistant

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.

The Trades Assistant is accountable to the Production Supervisor for ensuring that all assembly, testing and other activities are carried out in a safe manner in accordance with all relevant company procedures and instructions.

Key activities may include:

- Assist in the assembly and test all products in accordance with the relevant and appropriate drawings, assembly instructions, Quality requirements, and test specifications/procedures;
- Disassembly of equipment and washing and cleaning of any such equipment;
- Recommend to the LH rejection of any components considered to be unsuitable for assembly;
- Properly fill in and sign/date all appropriate test result forms, at the completion of testing of finished assemblies/products;
- Identify all products tested to indicate tested status, i.e. Batch No. and Serial Number stamped on body or product, after passing all tests;
- Promptly advise LH/SC&OM of any inaccuracies in Test Specifications and Drawings, or problems being experienced in achieving the desired results;
- Actively participate in weekly Tool Box meetings and other team meetings;
- Devote and develop the best available skills to the interests and business of the Company so as to promote an image of professionalism, efficiency and courtesy to Customers, suppliers and other business associates, and other employees of the Company;
- Acts as a backup or assistant to Warehouse personnel if and when required;
- Undertake any reasonable duties as may from time to time be allocated by the LH/SC&OM;
- Commitment to Quality, Safety and Environmental requirements; and
- Any other duties directed by your manager.

Qualifications and Skills:

- Small Parts assembly experience and ability to sue all types of hand tools;
- Pro-active, motivated and enthusiastic team player;
- Good communication skills; and
- High level of attention to detail.

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.