Industrial Painter

Wabtec•Duncan, SC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Wabtec has approximately 30,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. This role requires the ability to train on 1st shift before moving to 2nd shift (3:00pm - 11:30pm). The Industrial Painter prepares and coats manufactured parts for production, ensuring they meet quality standards for appearance and durability.

Requirements

Knowledge, skill, and ability to apply coating principles and practices.
Ability to locate, identify, and correct coating problems such as fisheye, poor adhesion, or rough coatings.
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.
Knowledge and ability to interpret various specifications and standards to determine color, coating thickness, applicable mixing instructions, and other factors affecting the finished product.
Ability to use tools and equipment needed for coating operations in an industrial setting.
Good listening and communication skills.
Ability to work well with others to be a good team player.

Responsibilities

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 types of surfaces.
Inspects painted units for defects such as runs, debris, fish eye, and uncoated areas, ensuring uniformity in mil thickness, hardness, gloss level, and specified color.
Inspects and replaces components on paint guns to ensure optimal performance.
Performs daily checks and maintenance on equipment.
Assists in daily 5s and cleaning procedures.
Cleans paint from booth ceiling and walls, conveyor hooks or grid, and spray heads and hoses.
Replaces air filters inside the paint booth weekly.
Resprays the inside of the paint booth with peel-away coating monthly.
Touches up defective areas of coated items.
Assists other operators as needed.
Assists others in obtaining solutions to quality and production issues.
Performs other duties as may be required or assigned.