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This role works closely with maintenance technicians, production leaders, engineering, and operations to ensure all maintenance work is properly planned, scheduled, and executed.\nWhat do we want to know about you?\nAssociate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred. Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations, or related discipline is preferred.\nExperience with Maximo, or similar maintenance management systems is preferred.\nReliability-centered maintenance (RCM) or maintenance planning certification is preferred.\nExperience supporting lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives is preferred.\nMinimum 3 years of maintenance planning, maintenance supervision, or industrial maintenance experience.\nExperience working in a manufacturing environment.\nProficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).\nStrong planning, scheduling, organizational, and problem-solving skills.\nProficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.\nAbility to read and interpret technical manuals, mechanical drawings, and equipment documentation.\nStrong communication and interpersonal skills.\nWhat will your typical day look like?\nDevelop detailed maintenance work plans, including labor requirements, parts, tools, permits, and estimated completion times.\nCreate and maintain weekly and daily maintenance schedules in coordination with production and maintenance leadership.\nReview, prioritize, and manage maintenance work orders through the CMMS system.\nEnsure required materials, replacement parts, and resources are available before scheduled work begins.\nMaintain equipment records, preventive maintenance schedules, and asset history.\nAnalyze equipment failures and maintenance trends to identify opportunities for reliability improvements.\nProvide assistance to maintenance as needed to make necessary repairs throughout facility.\nTrack key maintenance performance indicators, including:\nSchedule compliance\nPreventive maintenance completion\nEquipment downtime\nMean Time Between Failure (MTBF)\nMaintenance backlog\n\nSupport predictive and preventive maintenance programs.\nCoordinate contractor maintenance activities and external service providers as required.\nPromote and maintain compliance with all safety, environmental, and company standards.\nParticipate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability and maintenance effectiveness.\nWhat about the physical demands of the job?\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.\nRegularly lift a minimum of fifty pounds (50lbs).\nWorking outside in extreme heat and cold weather.\nFrequently stand, walk, bend, crouch, push and pull.\nRegularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and extreme heat (non-weather).\nOccasionally exposed to airborne particles.\nThe hourly range for this role is between $34.00 - $36.00. The actual hourly rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands, and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.\nWabtec 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).\nOur job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $0-0 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.\nWhat could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?\nAt Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.\nIf you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.\nWho are we?\nWabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together - are accelerating the future of transportation. 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.\nOur global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.\nCulture powers us and the possibilities.\nWe believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.\nWe’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.\nNeed accommodation? 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