Painter for ABB Traction
Västerås, Sverige
Type of Employment Full-time
Job position Painter
Work model On location
Application due date 28 May 2025
Are you the one?

At ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values of care, courage, curiosity and collaboration - combined with a strong focus on diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity - are key drivers in our goal to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions. This is our story. Make it your story.

Your role and responsibilities

Are you a hands-on person with an eye for detail and an interest in painting? We are now looking for a painter who wants to work in a dynamic and educational environment, where every working day offers new challenges and opportunities for development. As a painter with us, you will play an important role in giving our engines the professional and protective coating they need. The work involves both accuracy and a sense of craftsmanship, where you are an important part of our production chain.

As a painter with us, you will work with:

  • Preparation of engines for painting, such as masking and surface preparation.
  • Application of primer and topcoat with spray gun, according to C3 / C4 standard.
  • Ensuring that paint thickness and finish are of high quality and meet customer requirements.
  • Measuring paint thickness and documenting in our systems.
  • Loading and unloading motors to/from drying oven.
  • Running maintenance of painting equipment and workstation.
  • Active collaboration with colleagues in e.g. assembly, testing and logistics.
  • Following our safety procedures and using correct protective equipment.
  • The role also requires you to be flexible and able to contribute to other departments when needed.

Qualifications for the role

  • You have previous experience in the painting profession or industrial painting - but if you have the desire to learn, it is at least as important.
  • You enjoy working both independently and in a team
  • Enjoy varied tasks, where a large part of the work takes place outside the painting box with e.g. masking and preparation.
  • Has basic knowledge of surface preparation, such as cleaning, blasting or priming.
  • Understands drawings and work instructions.
  • Is accurate, quality conscious and has an eye for detail.
  • Speaks and writes Swedish, is responsible, safety conscious and has a high work ethic.
  • Has a forklift license (A1-A4) - a requirement. Travers is meritorious.
  • Have knowledge of different paint types and quality control in the painting process.

More about us

ABB Traction and Mobile e-Power motors is a leader in traction technology and drives innovations in rail traffic and e-mobility. Our solutions for propulsion systems, auxiliary power and energy storage help make transportation more sustainable while saving energy every day. Our people and our culture are the foundation of our success. Together we make a difference for our customers every day.

Recruiting Manager Andreas Bruhn +46 724 61 26 91 will answer your questions about the position. Union representative - IF Metall Magnus Lindberg +46 721 55 63 86. All other questions can be directed to Talent Partner Linda Lundstedt, +46 722 05 65 54.

We kindly decline direct contact with staffing and recruitment companies and sellers of additional job ads.

The deadline for applications is 2025-05-28. We work with continuous selection, which means that the position may be filled before the deadline.

We value people with different backgrounds. Could this be your story? Apply today or visit www.abb.com to learn more about us and how our solutions impact the world. #MyABBStory