Industrial Painter

Wabtec Corporation; Thurso; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Bonus potential

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled painter/coater to prepare and coat manufactured parts for production, using a Graco spray system. You will inspect finishes and ensure uniform thickness, color and absence of defects.

Responsibilities include daily maintenance, assisting in 5S activities, and collaborating with team members to resolve production and quality issues. The role requires attention to detail and strong teamwork in an indoor manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of coating principles and practices; identify and correct defects such as fisheye, adhesion issues or rough coatings.
• Ability to set, read and evaluate measuring instruments like viscosity testers and thickness gauges.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings, and sketches and interpret specifications to ensure coating quality.
• Good listening and communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coat manufactured parts for production.
• Operate Graco spray system to apply industrial paint finishes.
• Inspect painted units for runs, debris, fish eye, uncoated areas; ensure uniform thickness and color.
• Inspect and replace components on paint guns for optimal performance.
• Perform daily checks and maintenance; assist with 5S and cleaning procedures.
• Assist others in solving quality and production issues.

Skills

Coating knowledge

Measuring instruments

Blueprint interpretation

Team player

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Viscosity testers

Thickness gauges

Job description

Job Description

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 30,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com.

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 30,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com.

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.

Summary

• Must be able to work 2nd Shift - 3:00pm - 11:30pm
• Prepare and coat manufactured parts for production.
• Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Prepares (masks & clean), 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 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 they are at optimum performance.
• Performing daily checks and maintenance
• Assist in daily 5s 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 of 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.

Education/Work Experience Requirements

• Must 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.
• Must have the knowledge and skill to set, use and read measuring instruments such as viscosity testers and thickness gages.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches.
• Must possess the knowledge and ability to interpret various specifications and standards to determine color, coating thickness, applicable mixing instructions and any other factors that affect the finished product.
• Must possess the ability to use tools and equipment that are needed to perform coating operations in an industrial setting.
• Must have good listening and communication skills.
• Able to work well with others to be a good team player.

Physical and Mental Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, for the duration of the work shift, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk and talk or hear; and use hands to handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an indoor manufacturing environment. The employee will work in areas exposed to production activities to include but not limited to production machinery, assembly operations, overhead cranes usage, and forklift traffic. The employee will be required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to workplace hazards.

Mental Demands:

While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to 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 and interact with other employees, customers and vendors.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role starts at $21.00/hr.

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.

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $0-0 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. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

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.

Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.