Industrial Painter: Rail Components Finishing (Day/Eve)

Staffmark; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical Dental Vision benefits

Life/ Disability Insurance

401(k) plan

Safety-focused environment

Job summary

Wabtec in Duncan, SC is hiring an Industrial Painter on 1st or 2nd shift to prepare, coat, and finish manufactured components for rail applications. The role involves masking, spraying, inspection, and routine maintenance in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The ideal candidate has prior industrial painting experience, understanding of coatings, and ability to read blueprints. Competitive weekly pay and comprehensive benefits accompany this position.

Qualifications

• Previous industrial painting or coating experience preferred.
• Knowledge of coating principles, surface preparation, and defect correction.
• Ability to use thickness gauges, viscosity testers, and related measuring tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Understanding of paint mixing instructions, coating thickness requirements, and color standards.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, clean, and mask parts prior to painting.
• Apply industrial coatings using wet paint spray systems.
• Inspect painted surfaces for defects, coverage, thickness, color, and finish quality.
• Perform paint gun maintenance and replace components as needed.
• Conduct daily equipment checks and routine maintenance.
• Maintain paint booths, hoses, spray heads, walls, and conveyor systems.
• Replace paint booth filters and perform scheduled booth maintenance.
• Touch up painted components as required.
• Support production, quality initiatives, and housekeeping efforts.
• Assist team members and perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Industrial painting experience

Coating principles knowledge

Measuring tools: thickness gauges

Measuring tools: viscosity testers

Reading blueprints and specs

Paint mixing instructions knowledge

Team communication

Tools

Thickness gauges

Viscosity testers

Job description

Wabtec in Duncan, SC is hiring an Industrial Painter on 1st or 2nd shift to prepare, coat, and finish manufactured components for rail applications. The role involves masking, spraying, inspection, and routine maintenance in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The ideal candidate has prior industrial painting experience, understanding of coatings, and ability to read blueprints. Competitive weekly pay and comprehensive benefits accompany this position.