Painter/Blaster – Coach Weld

We are adding a Painter/Blaster position to support our Coach Weld team. In this key role, you will support a broad range of activities in a dynamic, high energy production environment in finishing of the best rail vehicles in the world.

What you will be doing

• Prep, prime, and topcoat rail car bodies.
• Hand block and mechanical sand carshells for primer and paint.
• Mask and clean surfaces for proper adhesion.
• Safely use hand and power tools.
• General maintenance of finishing equipment.
• Certification for use of some tools and equipment may be required, such as crane, forklift, scissor lift, and fall protection equipment.
• Complete work order documentation, quality documents, and accurately clock labor hours.
• Meet company standards for quality and workmanship
• Meet production schedule, quality requirements, and budgeted labor hours with limited supervision.
• Assist other Painters as needed and explain finishing procedures and techniques to other Painters.
• Follow all safety requirements, including use of all required personal protective equipment (PPE). Contribute to and maintain conditions that ensure a healthy and safe work environment.

What you need to be successful

• High school education or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as an automotive or industrial painter.
• Basic English skills – ability to read and understand written instructions and effectively communicate verbally.

What we are offering:

• Full time position
• Starting pay – $22.29/hr (plus shift premium – 10% for 2nd shift, 20% for 3rd shift)
• 11 paid holidays, 18 days PTO
• 401K – 6% company match
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

We would be impressed if you have

Previous automotive paint experience

Additional Information

• Upon offer of employment, candidates will be subject to a background check and drug screen, as well as Pulmonary Function Test and Respirator Fit Test.

The physical demands described here are representative of those necessary to successfully perform the essential job duties:

• Frequently walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequently required to climb, such as, but not limited to stairs, steps, and ladders.
• Frequently required to work on elevated platforms.
• Performs work overhead.
• Talk and hear.
• Lift and move no more than 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.