Assembler- 1st Shift

**LOCATION:** Watertown, NY / New York (US\-NY), United States \| **BRAND:** New York Air Brake \| **REQUISITION ID:** 9880 \| **JOB GRADE:** 07 \| **ON\-SITE/REMOTE:** On\-site Since 1890, New York Air Brake has been an innovative leader in the heavy\-haul railroad industry. As a member company of Knorr\-Bremse –the world’s leading manufacturer of braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles\-New York Air Brake is recognized worldwide as a Center of Competence for heavy\-haul freight railroad control systems. From multiple locations, we serve customers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico—reaching clear across the globe to South America, Africa, the Middle East, China, and Australia. Our talented, diverse, and dedicated teams develop innovative solutions to the challenges facing our customers. Join us in our next steps. **JOB DESCRIPTION:** **Summary/Objective** **1st Shift: 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM Monday\-Thursday.** This position requires performing routine and repetitive assembly operations and processes for passenger rail car parts in a manual manufacturing assembly line environment. The candidate works in a team environment participating in continuous improvement activities, as well as. Uses pneumatic tools, basic hand tools, and power tools (motorized drill, rivet gun, etc.). The candidate is required to perform versatile duties and is able to organize the areas around their own work place in a self\-sufficient manner, within the product group. **Essential Functions** * Manufactures quality parts, following specific work instructions * Provides verbal and written status of manufacturing progress * Applies and handles sealants and adhesives * Performs acceptance test procedures utilizing specific test equipment * May train others in manufacturing methods. * Keeps assigned areas organized and clean per set principles * Performs other duties as assigned. * Understand and support all Quality, Product Safety, and Health/Safety/Environmental/Energy policies. * Understand and adhere to all relevant statutory or regulatory compliance obligations. * Understand, support and adhere to the Integrated Management System policies, procedures and instructions. * Understand and support relevant key performance indicators (KPIs), as defined in the goal tree. **Skills and Competencies** * Technical Capacity + Knowledge/understanding of part drawings and descriptions. * Communication Proficiency * Sufficient computer skills to access necessary programs for job function * Organization Skills * Time Management Skills **Supervisory Responsibility** This position has no supervisory responsibilities. **Work Environment**: The employee will be exposed to shop floor conditions, i.e. noise, heat, cold, dust/dirt etc. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools and reach with hands and arms. **Physical De...