Painter

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, andtrams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers thebroadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide,connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Painter in Kanona we’re looking for?

Painter
Pay Range: $18.25 – $24.00/hour
Your future role:

Take on a new challenge and apply your painting expertise in a cutting-edge rail environment. You’ll work alongside a skilled, collaborative and safety-focused team, ensuring our vehicles meet the highest quality standards. Day-to-day, you’ll:

• Prepare and treat various substrates on rail vehicles for painting.
• Apply coatings to all areas of rail vehicles to meet company and customer requirements.
• Perform repairs on applied coatings (paint, fiberglass gel coat).
• Train and guide less experienced painters to achieve quality standards.
• Maintain accurate paint process records, including batch numbers, expiration dates, and spraying conditions.
• Read blueprints and operate tools and equipment for decals and stenciling.
• Work safely and comply with Alstom Zero Deviation Procedures and EHS guidelines.

We’ll look to you for:

• High-quality paint application and finishing.
• Consistent adherence to safety and environmental standards.
• Collaboration and knowledge-sharing within the team.

All about you:

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, here are some that will help you succeed:

• Completion of a vocational course in Auto Body Repair or 2 years’ experience in an Auto Body Shop or Industrial Paint Shop.
• Ability to pass respiratory testing and wear required PPE.
• Familiarity with paint application techniques and repair processes.
• Knowledge of adhesion and gloss level requirements.
• Certification criteria: ability to paint test plate and meet orange peel and gloss standards.

Things you’ll enjoy:

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines.
• Collaborate with helpful colleagues and transverse teams.
• Contribute to innovative projects in sustainable mobility.
• Benefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learning.
• Progress towards advanced painting and finishing roles.
• Receive a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential.

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. ​