Painter

Take Control of Your Schedule and Craft a Career That Lasts - Industrial Painters Wanted at Wabtec in Fort Worth, TX!

Looking for a job that offers great pay, real work-life balance, and a chance to grow your skills with a global leader in rail and mining innovation? Wabtec is hiring Industrial Painters for a unique 3-day weekend schedule that lets you enjoy your weekdays off-without sacrificing opportunity or benefits.

Schedule & Pay

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

What You'll Do

As an Industrial Painter at Wabtec, your expertise will bring locomotives and mining components to life. You'll rotate through surface prep, painting, finishing, and quality inspections to ensure every product meets our top-tier standards. Your skills with masking, sanding, and defect correction will keep our operations running smoothly and safely.

• Perform dry sanding, masking/unmasking, finish painting, and sealing
• Operate and adjust paint equipment for perfect spray patterns
• Follow all environmental and safety procedures during setup and cleanup
• Identify and fix paint defects such as runs, sags, dry spray, and orange peel
• Work with plastic fillers (e.g., Bondo) and perform quality inspections
• Read blueprints, schematics, and instructions to complete tasks accurately
• Assist with manufacturing improvements and tooling processes
• Work safely at heights up to 20 feet using lifts or ladders
• Lift up to 50 lbs and use required tools and PPE

Who You Are

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

Why You'll Love Working at Wabtec

At Wabtec, you'll enjoy a benefits package designed to support your whole life-on and off the job. This includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off and holidays, tuition reimbursement, uniform allowance, plus all the tools and PPE you need-provided at no cost. Join a team where safety, quality, and your success come first.

Ready to join a company where your skills make a real impact and your schedule works for you? Click "Apply Now" to connect with a recruiter and take your career to the next level at Wabtec!

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