Assembly Technician II
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 5, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 30, 2026. Knorr-Bremse scores B on the Alion truth index.
Assembly Technician II
LOCATION: Westminster / Maryland (US-MD), United States | BRAND: Knorr Brake Company | REQUISITION ID: 11665 |JOB GRADE: 09 | ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site
Knorr Brake Company is the innovative leader in the manufacture and supply of braking systems, passenger doors and climate-control equipment for all types of Mass Transit customers such as: METRO, Light Rail Vehicles, High-Speed Trains, Commuter Rail and Monorail Vehicles for the North America market. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. We challenge our employees to pursue their work with passion while keeping an unparalleled commitment to technological excellence, integrity and social responsibility.
Knorr-Brake Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The HVAC Technician II conducts prebuild inspections of components and performs a variety of general mechanical and/or electrical assembly of components to build HVAC units for use in the rail car industry according to drawing specifications.
Essential Functions:
- Maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment and ensure the compliance with company's rules and policies.
- Must be able to comply with quality, product safety, and HSE rules, guidelines and regulations. Be energy conscious, if applicable.
- Must understand and comply with applicable standards. ( i.e.: ISO 9001, ISO 22163, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, AAR, and CMMI).
- Maintain and safeguard business records.
Additional Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Conduct prebuild inspections of components and sub-assemblies, noting any pre-existing, handling-damage, prior to beginning the next phase of the build process.
2. Utilizing approved manufacturing work instructions, use hand, pneumatic, and power tools to assemble components, according to drawing specifications, while adhering to quality requirements and best practices. Assembly processes, performed in an assembly line area, include:
- Installation of sub-assemblies and other components
- Installing gaskets and sealants
- Running wiring
- Fixing components and hardware installation
- Building of wiring harnesses per work instruction and/or schematics
- Installation and assembly of unit electrical assemblies and other components
- Integrate sum of parts into the HVAC unit
3. Inform supervisor of any part or equipment defects noted during the build process.
4. Monitor the shelf life of any consumables used to complete the build process. Follow all established disposal methods associated with consumable material.
5. Perform serialization of parts and follow work orders in SAP, our enterprise resource planning system.
6. Provide support and assistance to other technicians and team members, as directed, and any other duties as assigned by the Cell Leader or Sr. Personnel.
7. Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment and ensure the compliance with the company's rules and policies.
8. Must be able to comply with quality, product safety, and HSE rules and regulations. Be energy conscious, if applicable.
Technical Competencies:
1. Technical Capacity: Must be able to follow work instruction and be able to use drawings and read blueprints and schematics.
2. Electro-mechanical Aptitude: equipment maintenance, mechanical inspection tools and tooling
3. Time Management to ensure equipment is ready for scheduled repair or overhaul
4. Problem Solving and Decision Making (in making job decisions, the incumbent is guided by policy, routine and procedures)
Core Competencies:
1. Efficiency (timely completion of tasks)
- Plans, prioritizes, and completes tasks in an appropriate manner
- Performs tasks efficiently and effectively and meets deadlines
- Works towards achieving targets
- Open to new, efficient ways of working and seeks ways to improve them
- Punctual
2. Quality (consistently delivering products and services in compliance with expectations and standards, diligently executing tasks while keeping promises and dealing with difficulties and disruptions)
- Works very diligently
- Delivers appropriate work results / attention to detail
- Communicates issues and defects
- Contributes to high-quality results
3. Methodology (means the ability to analyze situations, make decisions within scope of the job, act cost-consciously, recognizes the effect of their performance within the company, demonstrate commitment to customers and services, work in a safe manner, work independently)
- Obtains information necessary to perform tasks
- Carefully looks at information from various sources before making decisions
- Participates in reducing costs (LEAN methodology)
- Acts in the interest of internal and external customers / communicates appropriately
- Abides by all safety rules, policies and guidelines
4. Commitment (ability to perform varying tasks, adapts and takes ownership to rapidly changing working conditions, as well as personal attitude towards works, diligence and motivations)
- Able to adapt quickly to new tasks and working conditions
- Shows dedication and willingness to contribute to the company’s success
- Motivated and works diligently
- Embraces responsibility and accountability
5. Teamwork (successful cooperation with others in the execution of joint tasks, sharing of information, respectful to others and inclusive attitude)
- Behaves cooperatively and respectfully
- Promotes collaborative work environment
Education:
High School Diploma/GED
Experience:
6-8 years of Relevant Experience
Work Environment:
Sitting, Standing, Walking, Alternate Sitting or Standing at Will, Crouching, Pushing or Pulling, Kneeling, Lifting or Carrying an maximum of 50 LBS.
21.55 to 23.95
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