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Remanufacturing Technician 1 -1st Shift (Production/ Assembly)

Knorr Bremse Group, Springfield, MO, United States


LOCATION:

Springfield/Missouri (US-MO), United States

BRAND:

New York Air Brake

REQUISITION ID:

10231

JOB GRADE:

11

ON‑SITE/REMOTE:

On-site

Since 1890, New York Air Brake has been an innovative leader in the heavy‑haul railroad industry. As a member company of Knorr‑Bremse – the world’s leading manufacturer of braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles – New York Air Brake is recognized worldwide as a Center of Competence for heavy‑haul freight railroad control systems. From multiple locations, we serve customers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico—reaching clear across the globe to South America, Africa, the Middle East, China, and Australia. Our talented, diverse, and dedicated teams develop innovative solutions to the challenges facing our customers.

Job Description
Mon - Fri 6 AM - 2:30 PM, $19 per hour

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

Basic disassembly, washing, and assembly of parts.

Operation of semi‑automatic equipment i.e. pedestal buffers, hand buffers, wash machines, ultrasonic washers.

Handle parts, tools in a safe manner.

Proper use of power and manual tools i.e. impact wrenches, drills, EZ Outs, hand tools.

Understand and comply with all quality and safety rules, guidelines, policies and procedures.

Skills and Competencies

Technical Capacity

Ability to lift up to 75 pounds with assistance.

Knowledge of generally accepted best practices and theory.

Good mechanical skills.

Knowledge of shop use of measuring devices.

Ability to complete disassembly process without destroying parts.

Organization skills.

Time management.

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

One to Two years of related experience.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by their supervisor.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

Benefits
The anticipated wage scale for candidates who work in Springfield, MO is $19.00 per hour. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry and education. New York Air Brake is a multi‑state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations. Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance. Employees will also be able to enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan. Employees will also receive 80 hours of vacation leave and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence each year. Employees will also enjoy 10 paid holidays, and 2 personal holidays throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook. Six weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use. Requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents and policies. Employees working on federal contracts covered by the Federal Paid Sick Leave requirements will be notified and will receive benefits consistent and compliant with the FPSL requirements. Hired applicant will be able to purchase company stock, subject to the relevant plan documents and annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies.

New York Air Brake LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Please note: At this time, we are not able to offer immigration sponsorship for new hires. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for current or future employment‑based visa sponsorship.

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