1st shift, Painter, Line 1 Pre/Finish - North Plant
Wabash | |
paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
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United States, Indiana, Lafayette | |
3900 McCarty Lane (Show on map) | |
May 21, 2026 | |
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Position Description: The Painter performs a variety of painting applications and related tasks that require knowledge of tools, techniques, equipment, and safety procedures. This role requires adherence to Wabash's safety standards and may involve other duties, including undercoating, as assigned. Painters are expected to exercise independent judgment and consistently meet Wabash's quality standards. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Below are examples of the type of duties you could be responsible for:
Tools & Equipment: Below is a list of examples of the potential tools and equipment you may find yourself working with depending upon your department and location. Wabash provides all the necessary training for you to feel comfortable and confident to excel at your new career with us.
Qualifications:
Knowledge, Training, Skills and/or Experience: Prior painting experience is helpful but not required. Wabash provides comprehensive training to ensure all new hires are prepared for the role. New employees will complete orientation and on-the-job training before working on the production floor. Benefits:
Working Conditions/Environment: Painters may be exposed to airborne particles, fumes, vibrations, and loud noise. Work may take place in areas with high temperatures or tight spaces. Safety, environmental, and health awareness is essential. All employees must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Wabash is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, or sex. Physical Demands: Painters are regularly required to stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, and operate tools for extended periods. The role may involve working in confined spaces and lifting/carrying items up to 50 pounds. Good hand-eye coordination, visual acuity, and full range of motion in arms and hands are necessary. Behavioral Attributes:
Leadership Attributes: At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about:
Affirmative Action/EEO Statement: Wabash is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected class or activity under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions must be based on neutral, legitimate criteria. All employment policies and rules shall be applied equally to similarly situated associates. QUALIFICATIONS:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires minimum of eight hours standing, bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling with a full range of body mechanics/movements. Regularly required to lift and carry up to 35 (thirty-five) pounds. Frequently required to lift and carry up to fifty-five (55) pounds. Occasionally required to lift and carry up to seventy-five (75) pounds. Must be able to work in an environment requiring use of ladder, stairs, heights, platforms and climbing in and out of trailers or working under trailers in tight spaces. Must have ability to operate a variety of power and hand tools safely, work with compressed air safely, operate fork trucks safely and utilize personal protective equipment (PPE) | |
paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
May 21, 2026