Painters/Blasters

GATX Corporation; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Railcar Painters/Blasters to join their team in a vibrant and safety-focused environment. This role involves blasting and painting railcars, ensuring high-quality maintenance while adhering to safety standards. You will be part of a diverse team that values your contributions and offers numerous opportunities for career advancement. With a commitment to employee development and a supportive workplace culture, this position promises a rewarding career path for motivated individuals. If you are ready to make a difference and grow your skills, this opportunity awaits you.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Good working environment

Fringe Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance)

Retirement Saving (RRSP)

Sick leave and paid vacation

Monday-Friday Schedule

Continuous training and development

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; NACE certification preferred.
• Experience in industrial painting through training or work.

Responsibilities

• Blast equipment to remove paint and debris from railcars.
• Operate paint spray guns and apply paint to railcars.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to read and interpret documents

Initiative

Diligence and reliability

Education

High school diploma or GED

NACE level 1 certification

Tools

Blast equipment

Paint spray guns

Job description

Since its founding in 1898, GATX has grown to become a leader in the leasing and maintenance of railcars in North America, Europe, and India. By becoming a part of our team, you’ll forge a fulfilling career with a stable and safety-focused company. Our dedication to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion fuels a vibrant workplace, as we believe that our people are the cornerstone of our success. At GATX, nurturing talent is our priority, so we provide paid training programs and opportunities for long-term career growth, and we recognize the achievements of hardworking employees. In the same way we strive to empower our customers to propel the world forward, we are dedicated to helping our people achieve their highest potential.

OPEN POSITIONS: Railcar Painter/Blaster

GATX Rail Canada is looking for individuals to fill several full-time positions as Railcar Painters/Blasters for its railcar maintenance facility located at 4310 77 Street, Red Deer, AB T4P 3P7. The individuals in these roles will blast equipment to remove paint, dirt, scale, and other materials from inside and/or outside of railcars and associated parts with abrasive steel grit. This position also operates paint spray guns and/or uses hand brushes or rollers to apply paint to the exterior of railcars, car parts, assemblies, and subassemblies. Stencils all reporting requirements on railcars including car identification, test dates, due dates, etc.

As a Railcar Painter/Blaster, you will be part of a diverse and inclusive team that strives to provide quality railcar maintenance to its customers while maintaining the highest standards in workplace health and safety. As part of the Red Deer team, you will be provided with multiple opportunities to advance your career and make valuable contributions to our organization.

AT GATX WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE

• Competitive salaries and growth opportunities
• Good working environment, stability, and a good work/life balance
• Fringe Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance) at zero cost to the employee and their eligible dependents
• Retirement Saving (RRSP)
• Sick leave and paid vacation
• Monday-Friday Schedule
• Continuous training and development

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

• Adjusts blast equipment as necessary, changes hoses and fittings as necessary, removes foreign matter from grit as necessary, and dismantles parts of machines to remove foreign matter as necessary.
• Changes tips on spray guns to attain specified pattern. Regulates pump air pressure and temperature of coating solution. Operates controls on man-movers to position paint gun at optimum distance from railcar to achieve satisfactory spray pattern and millage.
• Performs other minor maintenance to blast equipment.
• Manually pours or shovels abrasive material to replenish supply as needed.
• Prepare railcars for blast by covering specific parts of the railcar as needed and uncovering after blasting is complete.
• Manually blasts and cleans areas inside and/or outside of the railcar, removing paint, dirt, scale, and other materials in preparation for paint applications.
• Cleans railcars as needed before and after blasting.

Qualifications:

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• At least a High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• NACE level 1 certification preferred.
• Experience in industrial painting acquired through formal training or prior work experience.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as repair manuals, instructions, work orders, etc.
• Ability to work effectively individually and/or in groups.
• Initiative: Have a personal motivation and autonomy to determine and carry out important tasks.
• Diligence and reliability at work: be able to complete all hours of work, rarely absent, and be able to complete all assigned tasks in a reasonable period of time.

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE:

• Must be able to stoop for extended periods and routinely move from kneeling to standing positions.
• Must be able to perform overhead work for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift (vertically) up to 85 pounds from the ground surface.
• Must be able to push/pull (horizontally) up to 140 pounds.
• Must be able to climb ladders and perform work at elevated heights.
• Must be able to work in extreme temperature environments.
• Must be able to physically enter confined spaces (rail car manways as small as 18” in diameter) and work in enclosed environments.