Painter WMS 3W

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services. Our team is focused on continually improving our best-in-class production capabilities. We combine deep domain expertise and tenured experience to deliver unparalleled products for our customers. Here you’ll interact daily with team members during the problem resolution process and will partner with other key stakeholders to support our internal customers and their responsibilities. How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Painter F Group, you will be responsible for performing multiple tasks in any combination and concentration of the mentioned areas and will rotate through all or most of the processes rather than being assigned to a specific task.  Painters must be able to work as part of a team having responsibility for numerous components and other duties as assigned.

Desired Skill Sets:

• Auto Body, Electrostatic Painter and conventional set up experience
• I-CAR or ASE course completion
• Demonstrates safety mindset
• Demonstrates leadership and actively participates in teaming (Star Point, continuous improvement projects, meeting roles, etc.)
• Ability and willingness to train others
• Demonstrated capacity to learn new tasks quickly
• Demonstrates a high standard of personal conduct

As a member of the Painter F Group, you will be responsible for performing multiple tasks in any combination and concentration of the mentioned areas and will rotate through all or most of the processes rather than being assigned to a specific task.  Painters must be able to work as part of a team having responsibility for numerous components and other duties as assigned.

Desired Skill Sets:

• Auto Body, Electrostatic Painter and conventional set up experience
• I-CAR or ASE course completion
• Demonstrates safety mindset
• Demonstrates leadership and actively participates in teaming (Star Point, continuous improvement projects, meeting roles, etc.)
• Ability and willingness to train others
• Demonstrated capacity to learn new tasks quickly
• Demonstrates a high standard of personal conduct

What will your typical day look like?

Final Paint may include but is not limited to the following:

• Dry sanding, masking, unmasking, stencil, finish painting, seal and touch up.
• Must be familiar with standard paint equipment and must be able to set up and adjust equipment to obtain the desired spray patterns.
• Must be able to demonstrate proper environmental & safety practices when setting up and cleaning equipment.
• Be able to identify defects such as runs, sags, dry spray, orange peel etc. and determine the probable cause and demonstrate repair techniques.
• Work with all facility employees on improving manufacturing processes through prototyping, fabrication and experimental machining to develop and prove concepts and design and implement necessary fixtures and tooling for manufacturing improvements.
• Promote climate of cooperation, leading by example mentoring others in safety, environmental, quality, lean and high-performance work team philosophies.
• Demonstrate the ability to work with plastic fillers such as Bondo, icing, etc.
• Willingness to work with team mates to achieve the highest paint standard possible. 

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Must be able to complete some operations at heights up to 20 ft. utilizing an aerial work platform.
• Must be able to climb and complete some work on ladders.
• Must be able to lift material up to 40 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must have ability to properly use and care for assigned tools and equipment.

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

• Minimum of 1 year of industrial/automotive paint experience OR related technical/vocational school experience.

• Must be able to read blueprints, schematics and manufacturing instructions in a sufficient manner to complete the assigned assembly tasks.
• Must be able to adhere to standards, do a quality job in a safe manner and within acceptable time.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Must be willing to wear personal protective equipment, for example safety glasses, gloves, hats, ear plugs, and safety shoes.
• Must be willing to work in a tobacco free environment.
• Must be willing to submit to a background check and drug screen (both for initial hire and ongoing random screens).
• Must be able to work occasional weekend shifts.
• Must be able to work scheduled overtime.
• Must demonstrate ability to spray clear within 1 month.

Training pay will be $27.61/hour and will be increased to $32.24/hour (up to $33.54/hour after 6-month progression and $34.61/hr at 4 years of service) when successfully pass the training assessment after orientation (typically 4 weeks). There is an additional $1/hour night shift differential if/when working 2nd shift hours.

Available shifts:

• 4 day, 10 hour work week: 4-day (Monday through Thursday), 10-hour shift work week. 1st shift hours are 5:00AM – 3:30PM and 2nd shift hours are 3:15PM – 1:45AM. Must be able to work scheduled shift hours.
• 3-day, 36 hour (+ 4 bonus hours) work week: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 5:00AM – 5:30PM. Must be able to work scheduled shift hours.

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.

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).

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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.

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