Tool & Die Technician 2nd Shift

Company DescriptionJob DescriptionPOSITION OVERVIEWThe Wabtec location in Jackson, TN is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Manufacturing Engineering Technician. The ideal candidate will approach day to day work with a world class attitude while interacting with other team members from other departments. This candidate will possess specialized expertise in technical processes or procedures to perform a broad range of complex work assignments. They will, at times complete work assignments while facilitating the work activities of others. Work completed will take place in all process areas of the facility. The individual will work autonomously within established policies and procedures; proposing improvements to processes as needed. This position is being posted for 2nd or 3rd shift.REQUIRED EXPERIENCE8+ years in a high-performance manufacturing environmentTool and Die (Diploma from Technology College for Tool & Die/Machinist a plus)Set up and adjustment of presses used for manufacturing fins for heat exchangersOTHER SKILLS AND PERSONAL TRAITS BEING SOUGHTWelding: Arc, MIG, and TIG on mild steel, stainless, and aluminumAutoCAD3D Modeling using Inventor/SolidWorksCNC programmingPunch press programmingPLC KnowledgeKnowledge of Continuous Improvement methodologies such as TPM, WCMCreating and modifying procedures, work instructions, and job hazard analysesInvolvement with capital projects aimed at safety incident reduction, quality rate improvement, and downtime reductionAttention to detailExcellent communication skillsTime ManagementPractical Problem Solving: (Root cause Analysis, PDCA, Kaizen, A3 Problem Solving...)Microsoft officeBlueprint and schematic readingForklift certificationAbility to multi-taskMachine and electrical safety standardsThe ability to analyze and interpret dataRESPONSIBILITIESPromote a safe and environmentally friendly culturePerform preventative maintenance tasks on progressive punch press equipmentDevelop new product tooling and fixturingReviews project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment, nature of technical problems and possible solutions such as part redesign, substitution of material or parts, or rearrangement of parts or subassemblies.Devises, fabricates, and assembles new or modified mechanical components or assemblies for products such as industrial equipment and machinery, power equipment, servo systems, machine tools, and measuring instruments. Analyzes indicated and calculated test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives and modifies or adjusts equipment to meet specifications.Records test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test method. Process and initiate engineering change requests to drive improvements in quality, cost, lead time, and capacityWork directly with operators, supervisors, and engineering in running, maintaining, troubleshooting of automated stamping, machining, and assembly equipmentMaintain shift work records to track work completedWork with other ME Technicians on projects (quality rate improvements, downtime reduction, etc.)Gather and analyze process data to reduce tooling costs, maintain or exceed capacity vs. demand targets, as well as other improvement initiativesChampion a Lean cultureQUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.The pay range for this role is $32.00-$36.00. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).QualificationsAdditional InformationOur job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $0-0 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?At Wabtec, it's not just about a job - it's about the impact you make. When our people come together, we're Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.If you're ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.Who are we?Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it's freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together - are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We're lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.Culture powers us and the possibilities.We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We're building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.Need accommodation? Just let us know - we've got you.RequiredPreferredJob IndustriesOther