Assembly Technician, Kempton Park

Position Title

Assembly Technician

Reporting To

Production Supervisor, Wabtec SA

Duration

Permanent

Reporting Relationship

This position does not have direct reports.

Primary Purpose of Role

To assemble, fit, test, and inspect mechanical and electrical components across OEM and Customer Service areas in accordance with technical instructions and quality standards, ensuring products operate safely, correctly, and meet production requirements. This includes faultfinding and analysis, compiling technical reports, and dismantling and reassembling returned customer units as required. Operator will be working shifts (1 weekday, 1 weeknight), overtime and weekends as and when required.

Primary Objectives

Adhere to Wabtec’s Health and safety, environmental, and Quality (HSEQ) policies and procedures at all times.

Position and align parts in specified relationship to each other in jig, fixture, or another holding device.

Support continuous improvement initiatives related to productivity, quality, cost, and on‑time delivery.

Crimp, stake, screw, bolt, rivet, weld, solder, cement, press fit, or perform similar operations to join or secure parts in place using hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment.

Connect component led wires to printed circuit boards or routes and connect wires between individual component leads and other components, connectors, terminals, and contact points using soldering or related bonding procedures and equipment.

Assemble and attach hardware, such as caps, clamps, knobs, and switches, to assemblies.

Perform on‑line go‑no‑go testing and inspection using magnifying devices, measuring instruments, and electronic test equipment to ensure parts and assemblies meet production specifications and standards.

Maintain a clean and organized work area to facilitate manufacturing functions.

May perform assembly operations under microscope or another magnifying device.

Set up and operate test equipment to evaluate performance of developmental parts, assemblies, or systems under simulated operating conditions and record results.

Study shop drawings and design for sound mechanical&electrical engineering practice and conformance with established safety and design criteria and recommend approval or disapproval.

Build, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical/electrical instruments or testing equipment on‑site or off‑site.

Analyze and interpret test information to resolve design‑related problems.

Manage accurate consumables stock levels.

Conduct minor factory maintenance, improvement, and production cell setup&relocation activities.

Fill out daily job activities and tasks completed in relation to production targets.

Work with international partners online via TEAMS to troubleshoot and conduct assembly and testing of components, develop reports as needed.

Essential Work Skills

Ability to solve practical problems.

Adherence to company policies and procedures including Quality Assurance and safety.

Knowledge of Health and Safety legislations.

Computer literacy (MS Office).

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Sound verbal and written communication skills.

Valid driver’s license – Code 8 advantageous.

Person Specification

High standard of numeracy, accuracy, and attention to detail.

A team player with a flexible approach and a willingness to learn.

Willing to mentor and coach junior technicians.

A self‑starter who is proactive and can set and achieve goals.

Strong organizational skills.

Hard working with a proven track record of skilled, hands‑on trade‑related experience required.

Punctual and good work ethics.

Qualifications Formal Education / Training

Qualified artisan (Trade Fitter, Electrician).

Pneumatic and electrical experience in a factory setting and/or on fault finding and repairs preferred.

Exposure to Railway Rolling Stock will be an advantage.

Previous experience in Wabtec assembly lines will be an advantage.

Equal Opportunity Employer We’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.

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