Exterior Painter

EAGLE RAILCAR SERVICES; Junction City (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Eagle Railcar Services in Junction City, KS is seeking a skilled painter to operate painting machinery for exterior railcar surfaces. The role involves mixing paints per manufacturers data sheets and conducting quality checks using a wet mil gauge to ensure coating thickness.

You will spray primers or coatings, select spray gun systems, and prepare materials accordingly. Responsibilities include disassembly/cleaning of spray equipment, monitoring for defects, proper hazardous waste disposal, and

Qualifications

• Trained in mixing paint per manufacturer\'s product data sheet.
• Performs quality checks of the paint job with a wet mil gauge.

Responsibilities

• Spray surfaces with primers or finish coatings as specified.
• Select appropriate spray gun system for material.
• Mix paint and adjust nozzle settings for proper flow and thickness.
• Disassemble, clean and reassemble spray equipment.
• Apply primers over repairs and monitor for flaws such as blisters and streaks.
• Dispose of hazardous waste properly and maintain cleanliness of workspace.
• Allow sprayed product to dry and perform touch-ups as needed.
• Match paint colors to company color charts and prepare materials.
• Set up portable equipment (ventilators, ladders, scaffolding) and move railcar surfaces into reach.

Skills

Paint spraying

Quality checks

Spray gun operation

Safety & Hazmat

Disassembly & cleaning

Job description

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13618601

• Position summary: Operate or tend painting machines to paint exterior surfaces of railcar equipment.
• Trained in mixing his own paint according to manufacturer's product data sheet. Performs quality checks of his paint job while using a wet mil gauge to inspect the proper thickness of product coating.
• Tasks: Spray prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primers or finish coatings.
• Select the correct spray gun system for the material being applied.
• Pour paint into spray guns and adjust nozzles and paint mixes in order to get the proper paint flow and coating thickness.
• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble sprayers and power equipment using solvents, wire brushes, and cloths for cleaning duties.
• Apply primer over any repairs made to railcar surfaces.
• Monitor painting operations in order to identify flaws such as blisters and streaks so that their causes can be corrected.
• Dispose of hazardous waste in an appropriate manner.
• Allow the sprayed product to dry, and then touch up any spots that may have been missed.
• Select paint according to company requirements and match paint colors to the specified color charts.
• Operate lifting and moving devices in order to move equipment or materials so that areas to be painted are accessible.
• Verify paint consistency, using a viscosity meter.
• Set up portable equipment such as ventilators, exhaust units, ladders, and scaffolding.