Industrial Painter

Responsibilities Must be able to work 1st Shift – 7:00 am – 3:30 pm Prepare and coat manufactured parts for production Prepares (masks & cleans), coats, and finishes metal and/or other surfaces Operates wet paint Graco system to spray industrial paint finishes on metal and other surfaces Inspects painted units for runs, debris, fish eye, and uncoated areas; coated parts must be uniform in mil thickness, hardness, gloss level, and conform to specified color Inspects and replaces components on paint guns to ensure optimum performance Perform daily checks and maintenance Assist in daily 5‑S and cleaning procedures Cleans paint from ceiling and walls of booth, conveyor hooks or grid, and from spray heads and hoses Weekly replace air filters inside the paint booth Monthly respray inside of paint booth with peel‑away coating Touches up defective areas of coated items Assists other operators as needed Assists others in obtaining solutions to quality and production issues Other duties as may be required or assigned Qualifications Possess the knowledge, skill and ability to apply coating principles and practices; locate, identify and correct problems such as fisheye, poor adhesion or rough coatings Have the knowledge and skill to set, use and read measuring instruments such as viscosity testers and thickness gauges Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches Ability to interpret specifications and standards to determine color, coating thickness, applicable mixing instructions and other factors that affect the finished product Ability to use tools and equipment needed to perform coating operations in an industrial setting Good listening and communication skills Team‑player with ability to work well with others Physical and Mental Requirements Physical demands: frequently required to stand, walk, talk or hear; use hands to handle or operate objects, tools or controls; occasionally lift up to 25 lb, occasionally lift up to 50 lb; requires good vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Mental demands: use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; interact with other employees, customers and vendors. Salary The salary rate for this role is currently $21 per hour. EEO Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr