Painter

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail.
Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has 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, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world.
Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world.
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Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.
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When a position that matches your qualifications becomes available it’s that much easier to connect! Shuttlewagon, a Wabtec Company is looking for a Production Painter.
The Painter is responsible for painting highly engineered, custom built mobile material handling machinery for rail related markets.
They operate in a spray booth as well as a blast bay.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Parts prep through the use of sandblaster, hand sanding tools, and other methods Application of industrial primer & paint using a pressure pot spray system or gravity fed spray gun Application of two part corrosion resistant undercoating Clean, touchup, and final inspection of finished railcar mover before shipment Prioritized work to ensure production areas and warehouse receive parts as needed Use a variety of hand and power tools following appropriate methods and procedures Maintain a clean/organized work area through daily 5S and maintain equipment accordingly Comply with all stated Nordco safety requirements and company policies Operation of overhead cranes, forklifts, and other lifting devices Safe operation of finished mobile rail car movers Training of new employees General Duties Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations.
Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.
Complete production and quality assurance forms Participate actively in team meetings and group discussions Interface with engineering to accurately communicate information Actively participate in continuous improvement activities or events as required Adhere to Quality Management System Requirements 5S activities Ability to read and comprehend procedures written in English KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Education High school diploma or equivalent required Experience 3-5+ years in production painting environment Technical Skills Ability to read and understand blue prints Ability to operate a computer to read and input data Ability to operate hand tools and read measuring devices Ability to read and interpret 3D prints/schematics to complete standard work Behavioral Attributes Ability to communicate effectively to team members and management Ability to hold themselves accountable for results Ability to think critically and troubleshoot problems Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges.
In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness.
We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities.
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.
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