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WHO WE ARE: Anchor Brake Shoe Company is a Division of New York Air Brake, serving the rail industry since 1890 with innovative solutions. Anchor Brake Shoe Company provides high quality, innovative and competitively priced brake shoe products that are Engineered to Outperform (E2O) to freight and transit railroad industries worldwide. These industries count on Anchor for reliable, high quality products and outstanding customer service.
NYAB is headquartered in Watertown, New York, with operations in Nixa & Kansas City, Missouri; Irving, Texas; West Chicago, Illinois and Salisbury, North Carolina. Known for innovation, quality, customer focus, and safety, NYAB continues to grow and offer career opportunities in a people-first environment.
JOB LOCATION: West Chicago, Illinois, United States
THIS IS A SECOND SHIFT POSITION
POSITION SUMMARY:
Responsible to perform a variety of repairs and preventive maintenance tasks to keep plant, equipment & building (including roof) in good working order and the property clean. Responsible to assist in equipment installation and modification. General maintenance is responsible for keeping equipment, tools and work area clean, organized and safe while completing an assignment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Safe operation of any tools and machines being worked on.
- Responsible to do repairs and/or preventive maintenance in a timely and efficient manner.
- Shovel snow and salt sidewalks when required and keep all walkways as clean & ice free as possible.
- Tool and die fabrication including use of surface grinders, lathes and milling machines.
- Responsible to repair electrical, electro-mechanical, hydraulics, pumps, controllers, motors and any other equipment when needed.
- Responsible to replace light bulbs, electrical outlets, conduits when necessary.
- Responsible to inspect equipment and buildings both internally and externally and do any preventive maintenance and/or repairs on all equipment and buildings that inspection shows are needed.
- Responsible to prioritize and address maintenance request calls for production processes or equipment first, must be able to understand the urgency of production and complete the maintenance work as soon as possible.
- Need to follow Lockout/Tagout procedure while working on equipment with no exceptions.
- Wear proper PPE while working such as Metatarsal Safety Shoes, Protective Glasses w/side Shields, Ear Plugs etc., and any other PPE as a job may be required.
- Perform preventive maintenance as scheduled on equipment or machines. Notify department supervisor of any anticipated issues.
- In absence of General Maintenance/Leadman, regarding issue of safety, quality, or status of a repair and/or preventive maintenance, instructions will in absence of all General Maintenance/Leadman and Facilities Manager, instructions shall be provided by Shift Supervisor.
- Assist as needed to provide high quality brake shoes to meet the needs and expectations of our customers.
WHAT WE OFFER: Competitive salary, generous paid time off (including vacation, sick, personal, and 10 paid holidays, and volunteer time), 401k with up to 6% company match and discretionary additional profit-sharing distribution, full medical-dental-vision benefits, wellness program, various incentive programs, tuition assistance/reimbursement, student loan repayment assistance.
Required Skills
- Basic knowledge of Mechanics, Hydraulics, Pneumatics & Electrical etc.
- Knowledge of manufacturing equipment and facilities.
- Knowledge of safety and OSHA requirements.
- Have effective oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to deal fairly and effectively with all associates.
- Computer literate with experience in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and programmable logic controllers (PLC).
- Required to pass written test achieving 80% minimum per Advancement Program for employees aspiring to become General Maintenance.
- Three on-the-job knowledge application tests: consists of actual troubleshooting and repair of plant equipment. In addition to one on-the-job project test, consisting of modification or installation of actual plant equipment as specified in Advancement Program for employees aspiring to become General Maintenance. All four tests will be supervised and evaluated by the General Maintenance Leadman concerning any findings and whether the General Maintenance has passed.
- Must be available for shift work, may be required to work overtime before or after regularly scheduled shift or on weekends.
- Required skills include welding (mig, GMAW, oxygen/acetylene), carpentry, plumbing and forklift operation.
- Achieved 80% on written test for OSHA Forklift Drivers.
- Achieved 80% on maintenance obstacle course Forklift driving test.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to tolerate conditions of elevated temperature, dust and draft.
- Ability to walk, climb, bend from the waist and kneel for extended period of time.
- Ability to lift up to 50 Lbs. on a regular basis and up to 100 Lbs. periodically (with assistance).
- Ability to drive forklift, operates machines & work with tools.
Note:
Any other job assigned by General Maintenance/Leadman or Facilities Manager or Shift Supervisor.
Required Experience
5-7+ relevant work experience
EDUCATION: High School Degree or Equivalent
JOB TYPE: Union - Full-Time
RATE OF PAY: $27.04 PER HOUR - GENERAL MAINTENANCE
OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT ARE CONTINGENT ON PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND SCREENING RESULTS
NEW YORK AIR BRAKE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE THROUGH DIVERSITY: EOE/AA/M/F/D/V