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Wabtec Corporation Prep/Blast Paint in Albia, Iowa

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

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.

We are the doers. The leaders. The makers. Our teams are hungry to make history, acting with integrity to relentlessly improve people’s lives. It’s time to stop dreaming about the future; let’s build it together.

The Paint Prep/Blast is responsible for painting highly engineered, custom built parts and 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

  • 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

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

  • All other duties as assigned

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 managers 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 blueprints

  • 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. 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.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with 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 and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

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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