Compressor Technician

Job Description

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we expand the possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company.

We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Monday through Thursday 6am-4:30pm.

This position is responsible for using a variety of hand and power tools, fixtures, work instructions to perform a series of operations to correctly assemble and disassemble components.

• Must have light industrial or mechanical background.
• Must have 3-5 year experience in mechanical background and skill set for operating specialized tools.
• Follow detailed assembly instructions, processes and procedures.
• Assemble components by examining connections for correct fit, fastening parts and subassemblies.
• Disassemble components by utilizing hand and power tools.
• Cleans and buffs components.
• Wash components in solvent and run parts through parts washer.
• Blowout parts to remove solvent and dirt.
• Maintain a clean and safe workplace in accordance with 5S protocol.
• Make sure that schedules are running exactly as they are listed.
• Operate within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs).
• Turn off equipment when not in use.
• Attention to detail in a fast‑paced environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum education, job experience, certifications, skills, knowledge, and abilities that incumbent must typically have to perform the essential functions of the job acceptably with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Perform the same task repeatedly, amount, and frequency of physical effort typically required to perform the essential functions of the job acceptably; including the work positions in which the effort is applied, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• The employee will normally work on the production shop floor that does not have controlled temperatures and will vary based on weather conditions; is occasionally exposed to fumes and minimal to moderate noise.

The hourly rate for this role is $21 per hour.

More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at

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).

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value‑added services for the freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. We are focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. 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.

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also in our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. Wabtec 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.