Production Operator - Painter

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling, and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Painter in Plattsburgh we're looking for?

Painter - 2 positions -2nd shift

Responsibilities

* The ability and experience of performing all proper paint preparation on the different substrates of a rail vehicle.

* The ability and experience of applying coatings to all areas of a rail vehicle to meet company and customer requirements.

* The ability and experience to perform acceptable repairs on applied coatings (paint, fiberglass gel coat).

* Ability to pass required respiratory testing to be able to wear required respiratory personal protective equipment

* Work in a safe manner compliant with all Alstom Zero Deviation Procedures and Environmental, Health and Safety regulations and guidelines

* Must be able to read blueprints and operate all required tools, equipment and machinery with nominal training and instruction for the application of decals and stencilling.

* Keep paint process records to include coatings batch numbers and expiration dates, and spraying conditions- temperature and humidity.

Requirements

- Preferred Completion of Vocational course in Auto Body Repair or

- Preferred 2 years' experience working at Auto Body Shop or Industrial Paint Shop.

- Willingness to learn the painting methods, able to work from heights and operate a scissor lift.

Certification Criteria

Ability to paint test plate and pass the orange peel criteria, MIL thickness criteria with no runs allowed.

Must meet gloss level requirements.

Adhesion test.

You don't need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you'll be proud. If you're up for the challenge, we'd love to hear from you!