2nd-Shift Industrial Painter: Precision Coatings & Quality

Wabtec Corporation; Northern (KY, SC); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Annual bonus

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation in Kentucky is seeking a paint/coating operator for 2nd shift (3:00pm – 11:30pm). Prepare, coat, and finish metal parts using a Graco spray system; inspect for runs, fish eye and color consistency; maintain booth and perform daily 5S and cleaning tasks.

Qualified applicants will read blueprints, measure using viscosity testers and thickness gauges, and work as part of a production team in an indoor manufacturing environment; prior coating experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge to apply coating principles and correct issues like fisheye or poor adhesion.
• Ability to read and interpret measuring instruments and blueprints.
• Strong listening and communication skills; teamwork oriented.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coat manufactured parts for production.
• Operate Graco spray system to apply industrial finishes.
• Inspect coatings for runs, debris, or color consistency.
• Maintain paint booth cleanliness and perform 5S tasks.

Skills

Coating principles knowledge

Reading measuring instruments

Reading blueprints

Team player

Good listening & communication

Tools

Graco spray system

Viscosity testers

Thickness gauges

Job description

Wabtec Corporation in Kentucky is seeking a paint/coating operator for 2nd shift (3:00pm – 11:30pm). Prepare, coat, and finish metal parts using a Graco spray system; inspect for runs, fish eye and color consistency; maintain booth and perform daily 5S and cleaning tasks.

Qualified applicants will read blueprints, measure using viscosity testers and thickness gauges, and work as part of a production team in an indoor manufacturing environment; prior coating experience is preferred.