Job Description

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide

JOB TITLE & JOB CODE

Job Title (Job Code): Artisan Spraypainter IN-ET-03

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To operate shot blasting and preparation equipment.
• To prepare and apply paint & other industrial coatings to Car-bodies and manufactured items.
• To perform self inspections before, during and after painting in accordance with the Instructions and standards

ORGANISATION

Organisation structure (job belongs to..)

AMECA / Industrial Manufacturing

Reports directly to:

Work center Manager

Other reporting to:

NA

Direct reports:

NA

Network & Links Position title of connected positions / functional report

Internal

• EHS
• Production / Quality / Maintenance
• Painting expert
• Auditors
• Warehousing / Storage

External

• N/A

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES

• Be proactive in the EHS risk situation
• To use the safety equipment and rules defined
• Ensure and comply with safety standards guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Preparation of surfaces to be painted, Sanding - wet/dry rubbing, masking etc
• Sand and/or shot and/or hydro and/or grit blasting of parts and assemblies in preparation for fabrication or painting.
• Apply body filler, putty to repair dents and surface imperfections
• Apply sealants and adhesives.
• Apply primer/anticorrosive coatings manually with brushes and with spray guns,
• Application of sound-deadening materials, antislip, bodyguard
• Manual and spray application of solvent and water borne coatings (such as paint, lacquer, enamel, epoxy and 2K paints) onto manufactured products to provide finished surfaces. Use formulas given in instruction to mix the paint to be applied and tinting of paint if required
• Apply final stopping/spot putty.
• Mark up and demarcate lines according to drawings
• Apply decals and stencils
• Assembly/fit post paint fittings such as rivet nuts etc
• Operate hand, power tools and machinery, spray paint equipment cup guns, pressure pots, airless and air assisted airless pumps.
• Identify and fix defective areas of painted items and touch up
• Exercise skills and knowledge of Spray Painting trade qualification
• Correctly instruct, transfer skills to any apprentice and semi-skilled worked assigned to you to ensure safety and quality of work
• Housekeeping duties
• First level maintenance of spray equipment and paint shop plant

MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES

Educational Requirements

Mandatory:

• Grade 12 / N3
• Formal Trade qualification in spray painting

Desirable:

Experience

Mandatory:

• At least 3 - 5 years relevant experience in the paint shop.
• Spray paint using cup guns, pressure pots, airless pumps and air assisted airless equipment.
• Experience in preparation, masking and sanding for paint.
• Knowledge of painting processes

Desirable:

• Painting in railway industry
• Knowledge of shot blasting is advantageous

Competencies & Skills

• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Ability to read and understand formulas and to follow written and verbal directions.
• Read and interpret basic drawings.
• Meet production and quality standards for scope of work
• Work as team member
• Ability to use pressure pots and airless spray equipment.
• Knowledge of OSHACT

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrowxe2x80x99s mobility. Thatxe2x80x99s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.

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