Paint Operator - Semi-skilled (Motors) at Alstom

Job Purpose

Painting of the rotor, as well as supporting with the loading and cleaning (resin) of the completed stator frame windings between the VPI (Vacuum & Pressure Impregnation) and the various drying ovens.

Reporting to the EPU Manager / Group Leader / Production Team Leader

Key Responsibilities 

• Mixing solvents and paints according to the described ratio
• Masking and painting the rotor
• Loading and unloading the rotor into paint booth
• Cleaning equipment after use and tidying area in accordance with 5S
• Performing equipment and tooling self-inspections (blocked filters / nozzles etc.)
• Checking drying times of the product, according to the VPI special process
• Loading and unloading the wound stator in the various ovens and VPI according to these drying times
• Cleaning excess resin from the product and Sorting of waste
• Adhering to continuous improvement processes and teamwork
• Complying with all safety rules & regulations
• Detecting, anticipating and reporting minor manufacturing anomalies, as well as more complex defects
• Participate in applicable continuous improvement initiatives for motor

Minimum Requirements 

• Grade 12 or N3 Certificate
• Relevant experience within a manufacturing and/or similar environment
• Previous experience mixing and preparing the paint for application
• Good knowledge of painting, resin, hot product handling and lifting hazards
• Able to operate, start and stop the drying / curing ovens
• Read and interpret technical documents (work instructions, safety instructions, etc.)
• Able to operate hand power tools, slings, drilling machines, grinders and other hand tools related to the job requirement
• Have appropriate knowledge of water base paint and solvents base paint
• Appropriate knowledge on paint equipment settings and controls
• Understanding of paint defects and rectifications thereof
• Understand cleaning, masking and preparing paint surfaces
• Able to use the crane for assembly operations and move the product with pallet trucks

Special Requirements

Previous experience mixing and preparing the paint for application