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New York Air Brake
Maintenance Specialist .
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A Maintenance Helper or Assistant assists maintenance mechanics. Repairs and maintains equipment and machines, such as cars or heating systems. May assemble or adjust machines as directed by a head mechanic.
$36,865 / year median in Missouri
+14% projected growth
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Position range in Kansas City, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area $44k - $61k Per Year Maintenance Specialist .
New York Air Brake
Occupation:
Maintenance and Repair Workers, GeneralLocation:
Riverside, MO - 64150Job Type:
Full Time (30 Hours or More)Posted:
06/11/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
New York Air BrakeWeb Site:
www.nyab.comExpires:
09/15/2026 Job #: 1247321101-MO Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Age 18 and up Schedule Full Time Hours 40 Hours Per Week Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. New York Air Brake Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Maintenance SpecialistLOCATION
Riverside / Missouri (US-MO), United States |BRAND:
New York Air Brake |REQUISITION ID
8985 |JOB GRADE
13 |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
Mon - Thur 6 AM - 4:30 PM, + OT as needed Fridays, $33-35/hr DOE Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.- Performs and tracks all needed maintenance on equipment.
- Coordinates with Production Manager, and all other management and lead persons to complete maintenance and repairs on machinery and equipment, to minimize down time and production interruptions.
- Performs daily activities and discusses projects as needed. Obtains priorities.
- Responds to requests for maintenance as directed.
- Is available for all Kaizen activities to make changes to the building and equipment as new layouts are implemented.
- Assists with ordering maintenance supplies as needed through the SRM system.
- Works to minimize outside labor by completing all necessary maintenance possible, with inside labor.
- Perform hazardous waste management duties as necessary. Annual Hazardous waste management will be completed. Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Ground Shipper will be completed every three (3) years.
- Quality, Product Safety, and Health/Safety/Environmental/Energy policies.
- Must understand and adhere to all relevant statutory or regulatory compliance bligations.
- Must understand, support and adhere to the Integrated Management System policies, procedures and instructions.
- Must understand and support relevant key performance indicators (KPIs), as defined in the goal tree. Skills and Competencies
- Technical Capacity
- Knowledge/understanding of property descriptions.
- Knowledge of generally accepted best practices and theory.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment, electrical, plumbing and other mechanical repairs.
- Good mechanical skills.
- Basic knowledge of quantitative methods/statistical procedures and graphic skills.
- Communication Proficiency
- Organization Skills
- Time Management 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. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Required Education and Experience- High school diploma or equivalent (Preferred)
- Three to Five years of experience in building and manufacturing equipment maintenance or related capacity Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
- This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
- This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.