Painter - GEMS 3W

Full Time
Fort Worth, TX 76109
Posted
Job description
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
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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.
Painters will perform multiple tasks while painting locomotive/mining components, to include setting up and adjusting equipment to obtain the desired spray pattern, masking, unmasking, stencil, finish painting, seal and touch up, and identifying defects such as runs, sags, dry spray, orange peel etc. and determine the probable cause and demonstrate repair techniques. Painters will use a variety of hand, electric, and pneumatic tools. Painters are responsible for working together to improve manufacturing processes and promote a climate of cooperation.
Qualifications/Basic Requirements
  • Openings available 1st shift (5:00am-3:30pm) AND/OR 2nd Shift (3:15pm to 1:45am). Monday through Thursday
  • Starting pay rate is $19.87 per hour (up to $23.66/hour after 2-year progression) with additional night shift differential of $1/hour.
  • $1,000* sign-on bonus after 60 days of employment
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience using electrical and/or pneumatic hand tools OR related technical/vocational school experience
  • Must be able to read blue prints, schematics and manufacturing instructions in a sufficient manner to complete the assigned assembly tasks.
  • Must be able to complete some operations at heights up to 20 ft.
  • Must be able to lift material <=40 Lbs.
  • Must have ability to properly use and care for assigned tools and equipment
  • Must be able to adhere to standards, do a quality job in a safe manner and within acceptable time; Every employee will be an in-process inspector
  • Must be familiar with standard paint equipment and must be able to set up and adjust equipment to obtain the desired spray patterns.
  • Must be able to demonstrate proper environmental & safety practices when setting up and cleaning equipment.
  • Must be able to identify defects such as runs, sags, dry spray, orange peel etc. and determine the probable cause and demonstrate repair techniques.
  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Must have high-school diploma or GED or equivalent.
  • Must be willing to wear personal protective equipment, for example safety glasses, gloves, hats, ear plugs and safety shoes.
  • Must be willing to work in a tobacco-free environment.
  • Be willing to take a drug test & submit to a background check as part of the selection process.
  • Be willing to submit to random drug tests.
  • Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job.
  • Must be willing to work as necessary to meet requirements of the position, including the ability to work occasional weekends and scheduled overtime.
Desired Characteristics:
  • Demonstrates safety mindset
  • Auto Body experience
  • I-CAR or ASE course completion
  • Demonstrates leadership and actively participates in teaming (Star Point, continuous improvement projects, meeting roles, etc.)
  • Ability and willingness to train others
  • Demonstrated capacity to learn new tasks quickly
  • Demonstrates a high standard of personal conduct
  • Consistent Attendance Record
  • Sign-On Bonus:
  • Employee must be employed at the time of the payout
  • Additional terms and conditions may apply
All salaried new hires must be fully vaccinated or be willing to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by date of hire to be considered for U.S.-based job, where permitted by applicable law and subject to requests for accommodation. Fully vaccinated means 14 days have elapsed since receiving the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or 14 days since receiving the one dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
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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