Painter

Wabtec Corporation

Kansas City, MO

#R0077648

Position summary

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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

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world's toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles...people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.