High school diploma or general education degree (GED). 2 to 5 years experience in painting similar materials. High school education or equivalent.

External Job Description

Mobility drives and traction motors operate worldwide : More than 90,000 motors are used in various rail vehicles, from trams to high-speed trains to powerful locomotives.

We match our traction motors and drives flawlessly to one another and the project-specific requirements. We can manufacture motors and drives in many countries to meet our customer's needs, and our service network covers the world.

Our Traction Drives business in Alpharetta, GA, is looking to hire an Industrial Painter to operate and monitor painting machines to paint surfaces of equipment (rail gears / motor casings).

We ensure that standards are met and may need to work directly with supervisors or engineers to resolve any production issues.

What your day-to-day will look like :

Mix paints to match specifications, stirring or thinning paints, and using spatulas or power mixing equipment.

Appropriately dispose of hazardous waste.

Remove grease, dirt, paint, or rust from vehicle surfaces in preparation for paint application, using abrasives, solvents, brushes, blowtorches, washing tanks, or sandblasters.

Monitor painting operations to identify flaws, such as blisters or streaks, and correct their causes.

Remove accessories from equipment and mask surfaces with tape or paper to protect them from paint as required.

Disassemble, clean, and reassemble sprayers or power equipment using solvents, wire brushes, and cloths.

Conduct 6S audits and safety walks.

For your safety, we require the following :

Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, statistics, and their applications.

Knowledge of environmental health and safety regulations and procedures.

Knowledge of product, quality standards, and assembly procedures.

Basic knowledge of computer software applications.

Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for improving the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Lean Manufacturing Knowledge of basic lean principles and techniques for optimizing processes and eliminating waste.

HS diploma or equivalent required

Must be able to pass a basic painting skills test successfully.

Last updated : 2024-05-23