Artisan Spray painter - Boksburg - Alstom

Description

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 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

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
EHSrisk 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 - 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

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

Important to note

As a global business, we're an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.
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