Vossloh is a global rail technology company that has stood for quality, safety, customer orientation and innovative strength for 140 years. With our comprehensive range of rail products and services, we are one of the world market leaders in this field. Vossloh operates in almost 30 countries with over 40 production locations and offers customers worldwide integrated solutions from a single source. In this way, we make an important contribution to the safe and sustainable mobility of people and the transport of commercial goods. Following our guiding principle of "enabling green mobility", the topic of sustainability is a central component of our corporate strategy and is firmly anchored in our value system. Our goal is to be CO2 neutral by 2030.

Vossloh AG is listed on the stock exchange and generated sales revenues of €1,214.3 million in fiscal 2023 with around 4,000 employees.

Vossloh Fastening Systems America (VFSA) is part of the global Vossloh group, a leading global rail technology company. VFSA is known for its tension clamp which was invented by Eduard Vossloh. This product has been sold over 1 billion times world-wide. VFSA is the main producer for this kind of part in North America and sells its products mainly to Canada, Mexico and the US. Vossloh is an essential supply partner to Class I, regional and industrial freight railroads, as well as transits throughout North America.

Your Tasks

• Perform plant preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Locates sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation; listening for problems; using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Repairs machinery and equipment using the appropriate methods, replacement of parts, trouble shooting and diagnosing electrical, electronic, controls, hydraulic/mechanical systems.
• Perform a preventive maintenance on equipment that will minimize service repairs. · Conserves maintenance resources by using equipment, parts and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• Removes defective parts by dismantling devices; using hoists, cranes and hand and power tools; examining form and texture of parts.
• Responding quickly to any emergencies.
• Adheres to and promotes all safety guidelines and company standards.
• Provides mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.
• Assist operation in training operators in the operation of new equipment.
• Provide recommendation of purchasing of new parts and maintenance equipment. · Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations; uses pressure wash machines, sweeping, cleaning up debris, arranging work areas, gathering tools, returning and restocking tools in their proper storage area; maintaining hand tools, power tools, welders and portable saws.
• Documents all repairs, preventative maintenance, and inspections.
  

Your Profile

• High School education or equivalent
• Journeyman or Master Electrician preferred
• Advanced knowledge of PLC programming, Automation control troubleshooting, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Electrical (high and low voltage), Electronic control systems, Welding, Cutting, Fabrication and General Mechanics
• Must be able to read and interpret electrical schematics, identify and resolve input and output functions of logic controls
• Ability to use all tools and required equipment.
• Basic computer skills.
  Ability to record data for maintenance records.
• Ability to work with others in all phases of manufacturing.
• Possesses a high level of initiative and is able to work effectively with minimum supervision.
  Maintains a sense of urgency, individual responsibility, and possesses the ability to effectively work under pressure and with changing priorities.
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to communicate effectively.
  
  

Do you have interest? Then we would like to get to know you. Please send your complete application documents to vanessa.ortiz@vossloh.com. Do you have any questions about this task? Ms. Vanessa Ortiz (Human Resources Rep, +1 (254) 840-9111) will be happy to answer them.