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Painter F WMS 3W 1st and 2nd Shift

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. Visit the company’s new website at:

http://www.WabtecCorp.com

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It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. 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.

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 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.

Qualifications/Basic Requirements

4-day (Monday through Thursday), 10-hour shift work week. Shift hours are 4:00AM - 2:30PM (1st Shift) or 2:00PM - 12:30AM (2nd Shift). Must be able to work scheduled shift hours.
Training pay $25.78/hour and pay will be increased to $27.03/hour (up to $29.34/hour after 1-year progression and $30.29/hr at 4 years of service) when successfully pass the training assessment after orientation. Additional $1/hour night shift differential when working 2nd shift hours.
$1,000* sign-on bonus after 60 days of employment

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

Must be able to read blue prints, 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

Sign-On Bonus:

Employee must be employed at the time of the pay out
Additional terms and conditions may apply

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