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Wabtec Corporation · 13 hours ago

Prep Tech

Duncan, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail. The Prep Tech will be responsible for preparing, coating, and finishing manufactured parts for production in an industrial setting, requiring teamwork and effective communication skills.

Railroad Manufacture

No H1B

Responsibilities

Prepares (masks & clean), coats, and finishes metal and/or other surfaces

Operates wet paint Graco system to spray industrial paint finishes on metal and other types of surfaces

Inspects painted units for runs, debris, fisheye, and uncoated areas. Coated parts must be uniform in mil thickness, hardness, gloss level, and conform to specified color

Inspects and replaces components on paint guns to ensure they are at optimum performance

Performing daily checks and maintenance

Assist in daily 5s and cleaning procedures

Cleans paint from ceiling and walls of booth, conveyor hooks or grid, and from spray heads, and hoses

Weekly replace air filters inside the paint booth

Monthly respray of inside of paint booth with peel away coating

Touches up defective areas of coated items

Assists other operators as needed

Assists others in obtaining solutions to quality and production issues

Other duties as may be required or assigned

Qualification

Powder Coat experienceCoating principles knowledgeMeasuring instruments proficiencyBlueprint interpretationIndustrial coating operationsListening skillsTeam playerCommunication skills

Required

High School Graduate or GED

1+ years of Powder Coat experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment

Must possess the knowledge, skill and ability to apply coating principles and practices; locate, identify and correct problems such as fisheye, poor adhesion or rough coatings

Must have the knowledge and skill to set, use and read measuring instruments such as viscosity testers and thickness gages

Must have the ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches

Must possess the knowledge and ability to interpret various specifications and standards to determine color, coating thickness, applicable mixing instructions and any other factors that affect the finished product

Must possess the ability to use tools and equipment that are needed to perform coating operations in an industrial setting

Must have good listening and communication skills

Able to work well with others to be a good team player