Painter WMS 3W

Job Opportunity

It's not just about your career or job title It's about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it's for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you're in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

All painters will perform 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.

Painter F Duties May Include But Are 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.

Qualifications/Basic Requirements

• 3 day, 36 hour (+ 4 bonus hours) work week: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 5:00am 5:30pm
• Training pay $26.55/hour and pay will be increased to $31.00/hour (up to $32.25/hour after 6-month progression and $33.28/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.

• 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 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 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must have ability to properly use and care for assigned tools and equipment.
• 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.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job.
• 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 also ongoing random screens).
• Must be able to work occasional weekend shifts.
• Must be able to work scheduled overtime.

Other Duties

• 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

Who Are We?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with 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 and unlocks our customers' potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world.

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated. To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

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. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.