Painting Assistant - Rotating Shift

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: ~~~ .

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?

L&M Radiator, Inc. is a global designer, manufacturer, and distributor of MESABI cooling and heat transfer solutions that are custom-made for heavy equipment in the mining, oil, gas, construction and heavy industrial industries. We are looking for an individual to join our assembly team. This position will work directly with other assemblers and assembly supervisors on a daily basis to ensure production goals are met. This role may also work with our Research and Development department as well as our Engineering department to test equipment, tools, and products.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the team, you will be responsible for painting products, using customer specifications for paint colors. This paint is unique as different customers require different paints for their products to ensure the paint does not chip or rust in the weather conditions. In this role you will also be responsible for changing paint filters, keeping track of paint supplies, and letting your supervisor, Quality, and Purchasing know what needs to be ordered. This role has the opportunity to work with many tools including, but not limited to paint guns, pressure washer, scissor lift, overhead crane, sandblaster, and more! The position reports directly to the Paint Supervisor.

This shift is Sunday - Thursday 10:00pm to 6:00am. OT is possible depending on production needs.

What do we want to know about you?

• 18 years or older.

• Valid driver's license.

• High school diploma or GED with 1 year of work experience.

• Industrial Painting skills.

What will your typical day look like?

• Ensure accuracy and quality, following company procedures and specifications.

• Maintain an accurate timekeeping record.

• Report problems to supervisor.

• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

• Maintain inventory.

• Prepare parts for painting.

• Follow SP for customer product.

• Maintain and clean spray gun.

• Assist in other areas of production as needed if qualified.

• Perform work in a safe manner and follow all safety guidelines and procedures.

• Domestic and international travel possible depending on the project.

• Perform related work or job duties as required by supervisor.

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Wear correct PPE - earplugs, protective eye wear, steel-toed boots, and work provided uniform (gloves when necessary).

• Wear a paint suit, a hood, respirator, and gloves.

• Keep a clean-shaven face.

• Lift a minimum of 50lbs.

• Stand on concrete for 8-10 hours.

• Work in high heat conditions.

• Use power tools while standing, twisting, crouching, standing on step ladder, or holding them above your head.

• Practice and maintain safe work conditions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required for Entry Level:

• Regular and reliable attendance.

• Ability to use mil thickness gauge.

• Knowledge of painting and spraying.

• Ability to use hand and power tools.

• Ability to communicate, in English, effectively and clearly by both written and verbal means.

• Physical strength sufficient to perform job duties.

• Ability to understand and carry out simple oral and written instructions.

• Strong mechanical aptitude.

• Required to wear a respirator and PPE uniform.

• Ability to pass a pre-employment written math test, physical, drug and background test.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 of year painting experience.

• Knowledge of Epicor or similar ERP system.

• Experience in Lean Manufacturing.

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

This role is also eligible for a performance bonus.

More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at ~~~ (~~~) .

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 and fitness for duty test.

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.