Job Title: Industrial Assembler- $22- Hour

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Industrial Assembler who will be responsible for disassembly, cleaning, requalification, rework, and assembly operations on Traction Motor Combo components. This role involves utilizing both manual and automated equipment in accordance with quality procedures. You will inspect completed work on components to ensure compliance with internal inspection criteria and engineering requirements. You must perform your duties in a safe manner, supporting lean manufacturing principles such as 5S and single-piece flow to the required takt time. Some tasks may require special process training or certification, such as welding or non-destructive testing.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, clean, requalify, rework, and assemble Traction Motor Combo components.

• Utilize both manual and automated equipment according to quality procedures.

• Inspect completed work on components to ensure compliance with quality and engineering requirements.

• Perform duties in a safe manner, adhering to lean manufacturing principles such as 5S and single-piece flow.

• Potentially perform special processes like welding or non-destructive testing, requiring additional training or certification.

Essential Skills

• Experience in assembly and mechanical assembly.

• Proficiency in schematic reading.

• Experience in industrial assembly and working with heavy equipment.

• Ability to perform heavy labor tasks.

• Crane operation experience is beneficial.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with crane assist operations within the first 30 days.

• Overhead crane experience is a bonus, but not mandatory.

• Certification for crane operation will be provided.

Why Work Here?

We offer an excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision benefits available from day one. Employees can enjoy a $1000 sign-on bonus, a $500 referral bonus, and up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement. We provide mental health assistance, discounts on auto, home, and renter’s insurance, and medication discounts through CVS Caremark. Additional benefits include pet discounts, employer-paid life insurance, fertility and family-building support, and a 401k plan with a 3% match and additional earnings contributions. Employees also receive a free pair of steel-toe boots and prescription safety glasses annually, short-term disability benefits, and annual pay increases.

Work Environment

This is a physically demanding position involving heavy assembly tasks. You will work with train axles and wheels, disassembling and diagnosing problems, and sending components to appropriate lines for remanufacturing. The role includes using crane assistance and requires certification within the first 30 days. The work environment supports safety and efficiency, adhering to lean manufacturing principles such as 5S.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of NA, Missouri.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45760.00 - $47840.00

• Medical, dental, vision benefits available day 1

• $1000 sign on bonus paid out after 30 days (must stay with company 2 years or pay back)

• $500 referral bonus paid out once candiddate is hired and worked for Wabtec 60 days

• $10,000 annual tuition reimbursement

• Mental Health assistance (Spring Health, Teladoc, Headspace)

• Auto/Home/Renter’s Insurance Discounts (Farmers, Travelers, Liberty Mutual)

• Medications discounts through CVS caremark

• Pet Discounts

• Employer paid life insurance

• Progyny Fertility and Family building

• 401k 3% match with additional 3% of earnings from prior year added to the following year, vested after 3 years

• Free Pair of Steel Toe Boots and Prescription Safety Glasses Annually

• Short Term Disability Benefits after 90 days (employee receives 60% of their salary while on STD)

• Annual Pay Increases in October (See below)

o October 2024 $22.70 October 2025 $23.45

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,MO.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 12, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.