Painter

 Painter 

LOCATION: Westminster / Maryland (US-MD), United States | BRAND: Knorr Brake Company | REQUISITION ID: 6593 | JOB GRADE:09  | ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site 

 

 

Knorr Brake Company is the innovative leader in the manufacture and supply of braking systems, passenger doors and climate-control equipment for all types of Mass Transit customers such as: METRO, Light Rail Vehicles, High-Speed Trains, Commuter Rail and Monorail Vehicles for the North America market. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. Innovation is part of our DNA. Achievement drives our culture. Learn more today at www.KnorrBrake.com!

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Painter is a position that will prepare materials and components for the paint operation in the Paint Cell.  This position will clean parts, move material in the cell, mask parts, and read drawings related to the paint operation.  This includes loading and unloading the paint line on a daily basis and the application of primers, topcoats, and general preparation activities.  

 

Essential Functions: 

• Maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment and ensure the compliance with company's rules and policies.
• Must be able to comply with quality, product safety, and HSE rules, guidelines and regulations. Be energy conscious, if applicable.
• Must understand and comply with applicable standards. ( i.e.: ISO 9001, ISO/TS 22163, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, and CMMI).
• Maintain and safeguard business records.
• Responsible for masking and preparing work for painting.
• Preparation of painted components to internal Knorr standards and to paint manufacturer standards.
• Identify new techniques for painting, related to rework and repair.
• Responsible for entering and closing SAP work orders.
• Responsible for maintaining KPS practices.
• Provide support and assistance to other technicians and team members, as directed, and any other duties as assigned by the Cell Leader or Sr. Personnel. 
• Maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment and ensure the compliance with the company's rules and policies.  
• Must be able to comply with quality, product safety, and HSE rules and regulations. Be energy conscious, if applicable. 
• Responsible for maintaining inventory with respect to paint and paint equipment.
• Responsible for FIFO with respect to inventory.
• Painters shall be familiar with Knorr work standards for special processes.
• Painters shall verify daily with Cell Leads about immediate needs with respect to paint.

 

Technical Competencies:

• Technical Capacity
• Able to learn to clean and mask parts for painting operation
• Repeatedly load and unload the paint line to support sales volume needs
• Learn to read and interpret drawings related to painting requirements

 

Core Competencies:

• Communication Proficiency
• Organization Skills
• Time Management
• Painting familiarity, on the job training may be provided 

 

Required Education:

High School Diploma or GED

 

Required Experience: 

0-2 Years Relevant Experience 

What does Knorr Brake Company have to offer you?

- Competitive Health Benefits, including Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision and Virtual visits
- Company-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Company-paid Short-Term Disability Coverage
- Voluntary life, Disability and other Supplemental coverages
- Identity Theft and Legal Protection benefits
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- Generous 401(k) plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free corporate passes to the Baltimore Zoo and Aquarium
- Free gym membership
- Additional discounts include cellular, auto, theme park & attraction tickets, local restaurants, bank partnerships, etc.
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid “KBC Cares” Volunteer Time Off
- 12 company-paid holidays (includes full week between Christmas and New Year’s)
- Monthly employee welfare events and corporate outreach (Crab Feast, Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day, Chili Cook-Off, etc.)

 

Knorr Brake Company LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, n