Industrial Painter I | 2nd Shift Coatings

Wabtec Corporation; Scotland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, welfare, and retirement

Annual bonus, if eligible

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation is seeking a skilled Painter to prepare and coat manufactured parts for production on the 2nd shift (3:00pm - 11:30pm). Training on the first shift is provided.

Responsibilities include masking, coating, inspecting finished surfaces for uniform thickness, gloss and color, and ensuring spray systems and guns are properly maintained. The role requires adherence to quality standards, reading blueprints and specifications, and teamwork to resolve production issues.

Qualifications

• Must possess the knowledge, skill and ability to apply coating principles and practices; locate, identify and correct problems such as; fisheye, pooradhesion or rough coatings.
• Must have the knowledge and skill to set, use and read measuring instruments such asviscosity 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.

Responsibilities

• Must perform coating operations and ensure quality standards are met.
• Must inspect painted units for runs, debris, fish eye, and uncoated areas.
• Operate and maintain paint spray equipment and related systems.
• Assist in daily 5s and cleaning procedures.
• Maintain booth and equipment cleanliness and safety.

Skills

Coating principles

Measuring instruments

Blueprint reading

Quality standards

Team player

Job description

Wabtec Corporation is seeking a skilled Painter to prepare and coat manufactured parts for production on the 2nd shift (3:00pm - 11:30pm). Training on the first shift is provided.

Responsibilities include masking, coating, inspecting finished surfaces for uniform thickness, gloss and color, and ensuring spray systems and guns are properly maintained. The role requires adherence to quality standards, reading blueprints and specifications, and teamwork to resolve production issues.