Assembly Fitter

Wabtec Corporation, Little Burton, East Staffordshire

Assembly Fitter

Salary Not Specified

Wabtec Corporation, Little Burton, East Staffordshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

, 27 Sep | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: f1907f1b21174fc39824860fe11d1df9

Full 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. To safely clean, strip and rebuild rail doors and fittings (ensuring key parts are not damaged). Key Duties & Tasks:

  • Work on own initiative or as part of a team within a dedicated team of fitters working to production deadlines.
  • Perform tasks (considered to be within his/her capability) within an assembly area.
  • To be flexible and work in any assembly area, accepting the possible varying shift patterns and also to help if required in non-assembly areas.
  • Undertake any necessary training to allow for flexibility between the differing assembly areas and train other personnel.
  • Overhaul, repair, assemble and test a variety of rail doors and their fixtures.
  • Where equipment does not achieve required outputs, does not fit together, etc. to investigate, fault find and diagnose likely causes and where possible correct the fault. Notify appropriate personnel of actual and potential problems.
  • Ensure quality requirements are met by working to technical documents and work instructions.
  • Carry out minor maintenance tasks and specified routine preventative maintenance some of which may be outside the assembly areas.
  • Participate in continuous improvement workshops to increase efficiency within the company. Utilise improvement tools such as 5S to improve the flow and workplace layout.
  • Raise Non Conformance Records as appropriate.
  • Communicate to Supervision/Manager any deficiencies in the production activity as they are detected and suggest any possible actions to correct these deficiencies.
  • Ensure that tools, gauges, measuring equipment, etc. are properly stored and calibrations are in date.
  • Comply with Company and statutory Quality, Health & Safety, Environmental and Personnel policies and procedures.
  • Carry out any other reasonable duty or task as instructed by your manager in pursuit of Faiveley Transport's goals and objectives

    Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems., Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers' potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com
  • Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity: Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also 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. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated. To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation 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.