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Maintenance Team Leader II

Wabtec · Buffalo Grove, IL

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Level
Supervisor
Team
Reliability
Industry
Industrial
Posted
Today

The role in 30 seconds

A supervisor reliability role at Wabtec (industrial) in Buffalo Grove, IL. It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world.

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How this role compares

Against 133 other live reliability postings in Illinois.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $81k–$110k, from 12 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 53%
  • PLC 40%
  • Welding 31%
  • Root cause 20%

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How to get in at this plant

Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.

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    Pick 2–3 people on the Reliability team at Wabtec

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  2. 2

    Send a short, curious note

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  3. 3

    Turn a reply into a short call

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    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
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    Bring proof to the interview

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This plant: Wabtec in Buffalo Grove

3 other open roles at this site.

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responsibilities

in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities

include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

· Reviews job orders to determine work priorities.

· Schedule’s repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment to ensure continuous production operations.

· Coordinate and schedule contracted resources for additional support when needed.

· Coordinate’s activities of workers fabricating or modifying machines, tools, or equipment to manufacture new products or improve existing products.

· Directs maintenance activities on utility systems to provide continuous supply of heat, steam, electric power, gas, or air required for operations.

· Develops preventive maintenance program in conjunction with engineering and maintenance staff.

· Review’s production, quality control, and maintenance reports and statistics to plan and modify maintenance activities and inspects operating machines and equipment for conformance with operational standards.

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

Wabtec 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).

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It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 30K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more!

How will you make a difference?

Direct and coordinates activities of workers engaged in repair, maintenance, and installation of machines, tools, and equipment, and in maintenance of buildings, grounds, and utility systems, industrial plant, or other establishments by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

What do we want to know about you?

· Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or four to six years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

What will your typical day look like?

· Directly supervises four employees in the Maintenance. Carries out supervisory

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need for accommodation, please let us know.

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