Assembly Technician – First Shift

Job overview

The Assembly Technician – First Shift role is onsite in Columbia, SC, with standard hours Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Compensation is $19–$21 per hour. Wabtec provides equipment, systems, digital solutions, and services for freight and transit rail and other markets. The technician uses hand and power tools, fixtures, and work instructions to disassemble components, clean and buff parts, and prepare them for subsequent work. Following procedures and safety requirements supports reliable production and Wabtec’s quality commitments.

What you'll do

• Use hand and power tools, fixtures, and work instructions to disassemble components
• clean and buff components
• wash parts in solvent and operate the parts washer
• blow out parts to remove solvent and dirt
• follow detailed procedures, standard operating procedures, and job safety analyses
• maintain a clean and safe workplace under 5S protocol
• turn off equipment when not in use
• communicate with production-line employees and management.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

assembly technician

first shift

monday–thursday

6 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

columbia sc

wabtec

component disassembly

hand tools

production

$19–$21/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, welfare, and retirement benefits are available
• details are provided through the company benefits site.

Why this role

First shift, Monday–Thursday, 6:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Requires a high school degree or equivalent, basic mechanics, basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Steel-toed shoes and safety glasses are required; hearing protection is required in designated areas.

About the employer

Wabtec is hiring for this role. Industry: Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing. Sector: 33.