Painter

Ready to take control of your schedule and join a team where your skills matter? Wabtec, a global leader in rail and mining innovation, is hiring Industrial Painters in Fort Worth, TX. This is your opportunity to enjoy excellent pay, exceptional benefits, and a consistent 3-day work week that offers real work-life balance-without compromising on growth or opportunity.

Schedule & Pay

• Shift: Friday - Sunday | 5:00 AM - 5:30 PM (36 hours + 4 bonus hours = 40 hours paid)
• Training Pay: $27.88/hour
• Post-Training Pay: $31.00/hour
• Progression Pay: Up to $32.25/hour after 6 months, and $33.28/hour at 4 years
• Night Shift Differential: Additional $1/hour when working second shift hours

About the Role

At Wabtec, we believe people come first-and that starts with empowering you to do meaningful work in a safe, collaborative environment. As a Painter, you'll rotate through various duties related to surface preparation, finishing, and quality assurance. From masking and sanding to touch-ups and inspections, your attention to detail and paint expertise will ensure our locomotives and mining components meet the highest standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform dry sanding, masking/unmasking, finish painting, and sealing
• Operate and adjust standard paint equipment to ensure optimal spray patterns
• Follow all environmental and safety procedures for setup and cleanup
• Identify and correct paint defects such as runs, sags, dry spray, and orange peel
• Work with plastic fillers (e.g., Bondo) and perform quality inspections
• Use blueprints, schematics, and manufacturing instructions to guide tasks
• Assist in manufacturing improvements and tooling processes
• Support a collaborative, safety-first team environment
• Operate at heights up to 20 ft using lifts or ladders
• Lift up to 50 lbs and use assigned tools and PPE

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of industrial/automotive painting OR vocational training in painting
• Experience with electrostatic and conventional spray equipment
• Comfortable working at heights and in a fast-paced environment
• Willing to work occasional weekends and scheduled overtime
• Preferred: Auto Body experience, I-CAR/ASE course completion, strong leadership, and safety mindset

Benefits at Wabtec

Wabtec offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your life on and off the job, including:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid time off and holidays; tuition reimbursement; uniform allowance; and all tools and PPE provided.

Your next opportunity starts here. Join a company that values quality, safety, and your success. Click "Apply Now" to connect with a recruiter and take the first step in your Wabtec career today.

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