Assembler I
Company: Wabtec
Location: Buffalo Grove
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Job Description Summary:
Assembles parts of various materials such as plastic, metal, rubber
to produce small products such as roller brackets, voice
annunciators or subassemblies by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other
duties may be assigned. Positions parts in specified relationship
to each other. Bolts, screws, clips, cements, or otherwise fastens
parts together. Works at bench as member of assembly group
assembling one or two specific parts and passing unit to another
worker. Loads and unloads previously setup machines such as arbor
presses, drill presses, taps, spot-welding machines, riveting
machines, milling machines, or broaches, to perform fastening,
force fitting, or light metal cutting operation on assembly line.
Works at different work stations as production needs require or
shifts from one station to another to reduce fatigue factor.
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual
must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions. Education/Experience: High School diploma; and
up to at least one month related experience or training; or
equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional
Information Our job titles may span more than one career level. The
salary rate for this role is currently $20 per hour. 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. What could you accomplish in a place that puts People
First? At 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. If you’re ready to revolutionize
how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for
you. Who are we? Wabtec 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. Our 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. Culture powers us and the possibilities. We
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. 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. Need accommodation? Just
let us know - we’ve got you.
Keywords: Wabtec, Des Plaines , Assembler I, Engineering , Buffalo Grove, Illinois
