Painter

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Shuttlewagon, a Wabtec Company is looking for a Production Painter. The Painter is responsible for painting highly engineered, custom built mobile material handling machinery for rail related markets. They operate in a spray booth as well as a blast bay.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Parts prep through the use of sandblaster, hand sanding tools, and other methods

• Application of industrial primer & paint using a pressure pot spray system or gravity fed spray gun

• Application of two part corrosion resistant undercoating

• Clean, touchup, and final inspection of finished railcar mover before shipment

• Prioritized work to ensure production areas and warehouse receive parts as needed

• Use a variety of hand and power tools following appropriate methods and procedures

• Maintain a clean/organized work area through daily 5S and maintain equipment accordingly

• Comply with all stated Nordco safety requirements and company policies

• Operation of overhead cranes, forklifts, and other lifting devices

• Safe operation of finished mobile rail car movers

Training of new employees

General Duties

• Follow and comply with all safety and work rules and regulations. Maintain departmental housekeeping standards.

• Complete production and quality assurance forms

• Participate actively in team meetings and group discussions

• Interface with engineering to accurately communicate information

• Actively participate in continuous improvement activities or events as required

• Adhere to Quality Management System Requirements

• 5S activities

• Ability to read and comprehend procedures written in English

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Experience

• 3-5+ years in production painting environment

Technical Skills

• Ability to read and understand blue prints

• Ability to operate a computer to read and input data

• Ability to operate hand tools and read measuring devices

• Ability to read and interpret 3D prints/schematics to complete standard work

Behavioral Attributes

• Ability to communicate effectively to team members and management

• Ability to hold themselves accountable for results

• Ability to think critically and troubleshoot problems

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