Associate Trainee

Kinet Railway Solutions Limited; Latur; On-site; INR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinet Railway Solutions Ltd., an Indian manufacturer of electric passenger trains, offers an Associate Trainee program in painting and welding. The role provides structured on-the-job training, supporting production activities while developing practical skills in fabrication, welding, surface preparation, painting, inspection, safety, and documentation.

You will work under experienced supervisors, engineers, welders, and painters, following Work Instructions, Process Specifications, and

Qualifications

• Structured on-the-job training in welding and painting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in TIG, MIG/MAG and Arc welding activities as assigned.
• Support fit-up, tack welding, welding and visual inspection activities.
• Maintain identification and traceability of parts during fabrication.
• Assist in surface preparation and painting prep including masking and protection.
• Monitor basic welding parameters under supervision.
• Assist in measurement of film thickness and inspection of painted surfaces.

Skills

Welding

Painting

Quality awareness

Documentation

Tools

TIG welding

MIG/MAG welding

Arc welding

Job description

The Associate Trainee – Painting & Welding will undergo structured on-the-job training in welding and painting processes, supporting production activities while developing practical skills in fabrication, welding, surface preparation, painting, inspection, safety, and production documentation. The trainee will work under the guidance of experienced supervisors, engineers, welders, and painters and shall follow approved Work Instructions, Process Specifications, Quality Requirements, PPE requirements, and applicable customer/railway standards.

Your profile

A. Welding Activities

• Assist in TIG, MIG/MAG and Arc welding activities as assigned.
• Learn and follow approved WPS, welding parameters and Work Instructions.
• Support fit-up, tack welding, welding and visual inspection activities.
• Maintain proper identification and traceability of parts/components during fabrication.
• Assist in preparation and handling of welding consumables.
• Check basic welding parameters such as current, voltage, gas flow and polarity under supervision.
• Identify common welding defects such as porosity, undercut, lack of fusion, cracks and spatter.
• Support weld cleaning, grinding and finishing activities.
• Maintain proper housekeeping around welding work areas.

B. Painting Activities

• Assist in surface preparation, cleaning, masking and protection of components.
• Support primer and top-coat application using approved painting methods.
• Learn and follow approved paint specifications, mixing ratios, pot life and application parameters.
• Assist in monitoring environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity and surface temperature.
• Support measurement of Wet Film Thickness (WFT) and Dry Film Thickness (DFT) under supervision.
• Assist in visual inspection of painted surfaces for defects such as runs, sagging, pinholes, orange peel, dry spray and insufficient coverage.
• Maintain proper handling, storage and identification of paints and related materials.

Why us?

• Lead a nationally significant railway project with transformative potential.
• Engage with advanced technologies and industry-leading experts.
• Thrive in a dynamic, supportive, and growth-oriented work environment.

About us

Kinet Railway Solutions Ltd., an Indian manufacturer of electric passenger trains, was established to manufacture and maintain 1,920 Vande Bharat sleeper coaches. In partnership with RVNL and Indian Railways, Kinet is driving India’s railway modernization by integrating cutting-edge technology, enhancing passenger experience, and strengthening rail infrastructure. Committed to local manufacturing, regional suppliers, and workforce development, the company operates a state-of-the-art factory in Latur and an engineering center in Hyderabad. A maintenance depot is already under construction in Jodhpur, with further facilities planned in Delhi and Bengaluru – shaping the future of rail travel in India.