Paint Operator at Alstom

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

Internal

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

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES  

• Be proactive in the EHS risk situation
• To use the safety equipment and rules defined
• 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
• Spraying of enamel and/or paint to bogie and/or underframe and/or pre-manufactured components under supervision
• Manual and spray application of solvent and water borne topcoats (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.
• Apply final stopping/spot putty.
• Touch up and blending of defective areas of painted items.
• Mark up and demarcate lines,
• Apply decals and stencils
• Assembly/fit post paint fittings such as rivet nuts etc
• Operate hand, power tools and machinery used in paint shop.
• Operate spray paint equipment cup guns, pressure pots, airless and air assisted airless pumps.
• Housekeeping duties
• Ensure and comply with safety standards guidelines, policies, and procedures.

 MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES

Educational Requirements
Mandatory:

• Grade 12 / N3

Desirable:

• Spray paint training
• 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