Blaster

Transco Railway Products, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits on Day 1: Medical/Dental/V​is

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Parental Leave

Vacation Benefits

401k with company match

Job summary

Transco Railway Products, Inc. is seeking a Blaster to operate blasting equipment for railcar interiors and exteriors. You will work in a TEAM environment where safety comes first and must be able to lift up to 50 pounds with proper technique.

The role requires surface preparation, equipment adjustments, and basic maintenance of blast systems. Candidates must pass a drug screen and maintain regular attendance and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform physical activities including lifting, bending, and carrying.
• Must be able to work in a TEAM environment with safety as priority.
• Able to pass drug screen and physical.
• Demonstrates reliability with regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Operate blasting equipment to remove scale, paint and foreign substances from railcars and components.
• Adjust equipment for efficient blasting and surface preparation.
• Perform preventative maintenance on blast and recovery systems.
• Maintain clean and orderly materials area and report hazards.

Skills

Physical ability

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Drug screen

Lift 50 lbs

Tools

Blasting equipment

Job description

Company Overview

Transco Railway Products, Inc. As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Who We Are: Transco Railway Products, Inc. has been the leader in providing railcar maintenance and services to the railcar industry. We have earned the reputation for honesty, integrity, and superior quality which has allowed us to establish a committed customer base. Transco is part of Marmon - a strong, growing, global organization that consists of more than 100 autonomous manufacturing and service companies.

Job Description

We are looking for a Blaster to operate blasting equipment to remove rust, scale, paint and other foreign materials from the interior and exterior of railcars and its related equipment. This is a role where you will work in a TEAM environment where safety always comes first.

Job Requirements

• Operate blasting equipment to remove scale, paint and other foreign substances from inside and/or outside of railcars and other materials to prime, paint and stencil the interior and/or exterior surfaces of railcars or equipment.
• Adjust equipment as necessary to perform efficient and proper blasting.
• Surface preparation of non-finished railcars and components using various blast media methods.
• Perform preventative maintenance procedures for blast and recovery systems.
• The ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
• The ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
• The ability to lift 50 pounds with proper body mechanics.
• Ability to work within a teamwork environment with regular and predictable attendance.
• Keep materials area and other work areas clean and orderly and report potential hazards.
• Able to pass drug screen, physical.
• Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

What We Offer

• Benefits on Day 1: Medical/Dental/Vision with first in class vendors
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Company Paid Benefit: Short Term Disability
• Company Paid Benefit: Long Term Disability
• Company Paid Benefit: Life Insurance
• Company Paid Benefit: Employee Assistance Program
• 4 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Vacation Benefits
• 401k with generous company match and additional employer annual contribution

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

It is the policy of Transco to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, and to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons in all job without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation, gender identify, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic protected by the law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class.

If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

Company Culture

Welcome to the biggest small business you’ll ever find. Part of Berkshire Hathaway, Marmon is a global industrial organization made of 11 industry groups with 30K employees and $12 billion in annual revenue. As leaders in their respective industries, our 120+ companies thrive on an independent mindset and entrepreneurial spirit. At the same time, they benefit from being part of our industry groups—where they’re able to tap into the expertise and insights of other Marmon companies. While we’re all unique, we all share a common commitment to doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. When you work at Marmon, you're advancing our everyday world and beyond. Our engineering solutions help millions around the world stay connected, healthy, and safe. Wherever you're at in your career, our people and resources will help you go further. As you grow your skills, you can also move up and around our 120+ companies. Work at a place you can stand behind. We show up to win every day, uphold the highest ethical standards, and always look to put each other in the best position to win.