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Wabtec Corporation Painter in Kansas City, Missouri
Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com .
It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.
Who will you be working with?
Shuttlewagon, a Wabtec Company is looking for an production painter. The painter will work collaboratively with others in similar roles to produce highly engineered, custom built mobile material handling machinery for rail related markets.
How will you make a difference?
As a member of the Services Division, you will be responsible for painting fabricated parts, components, or units in a paint booth. You will also use hand and power tools to paint units according to product specifications. Team members may assist less experienced team members with knowledge and expertise.
What do we want to know about you?
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required
Experience
3-5+ years in custom or production paint shop preferred
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
Mechanical aptitude
Ability to think critically and troubleshoot problems
Desire to win
What will your typical day look like?
Read and follow standard work, BOM’s, blueprints, routings, specifications and other diagrams/instructions in order to paint parts and equipment in an accurate and timely fashion
Obtain necessary tools and equipment
Handle material, tools and equipment manually or with jib crane, performing own hitching as required
Follows piping diagrams or other instructions to connect hydraulic/pneumatic hosing or piping accurately and timely
Maintain high quality standards
Consistently maintains level of productivity as determined by management
Spray paint parts as required
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 safety requirements and company policies
Operation of overhead cranes, forklifts, and other lifting devices
Safe operation of finished mobile rail car movers
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
What about the physical demands of the job?
Employee is required to wear appropriate PPE such as steel toe boots and safety glasses and respiration systems
Employee is regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, crouch, bend, work underneath equipment, reach above shoulders, and climb
Employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted and up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Employee will be working in the typical conditions of a manufacturing environment including seasonal variation in temperatures and occasional exposure to manufacturing fumes or by-products
You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.
Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).
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.
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