Exterior Painter

Eagle Railcar Management, LLC; Kansas; Presencial; USD 42 000 - 60 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

On-the-job training

Opportunities for advancement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Retirement plan

Tools provided

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Resumo da oferta

Eagle Railcar Services is hiring for a full-time paint technician to operate or tend painting machines on railcar equipment. You will mix paints per data sheets, inspect coating thickness, and ensure color matching per company charts, while following safety protocols.

You will handle spray guns, clean and maintain equipment, and perform quality checks throughout the process in a demanding, in-person work environment across nationwide facilities.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of paint experience required.
• Able to lift up to 75 pounds and team lift up to 150 pounds.
• Work in extreme temperatures and confined spaces.
• Must be able to read and interpret basic drawings.
• Must possess basic math skills.
• Requires appropriate cleanliness for respirator use per OSHA.

Responsabilidades

• Spray prepared surfaces with primers or finish coatings.
• Select spray gun system for material.
• Mix paint and adjust nozzles for proper flow and thickness.
• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble sprayers and power equipment.
• Apply primer over repairs and match colors to charts.
• Monitor for flaws and correct causes like blisters and streaks.
• Dispose of hazardous waste properly.
• Allow paint to dry and touch up missed spots.
• Move equipment to accessible areas for painting.

Conhecimentos

Paint operations

Physical stamina

Safety compliance

Reading drawings

Math basics

Respirator use

Formação académica

High School Diploma

GED accepted

Ferramentas

Viscosity meter

Ventilators

Scaffolding

Spray guns

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Description

Position summary:

Operate or tend painting machines to paint interior or 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 colors of paint following 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.

Skills:

• Ability to paint efficiently and consistently in all positions.
• Able to stand for long periods of time with limited breaks.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds and team lift up to 150 pounds.
• Work in extreme temperatures and elements for an extended period of time.Must be able to work in confined spaces.
• Must be able to work at elevated heights.
• Must be able to read and comprehend basic drawings and scope of work.
• Must possess basic math skills, addition, subtraction.
• Requires the use of a tight-fitting respirator; You must be appropriately clean-shaven per OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134, at all times.

Qualities:

• Dependable
• Teachable
• Mechanically Inclined
• Committed to Personal Excellence (Safety, Quality, Productivity)

Experience and Education:

• High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
• At least 2 years, paint experience Required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k)

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tools provided
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Company Description

Eagle Railcar Services is a leading provider of railcar repair and maintenance solutions, serving customers across a nationwide network of facilities and field operations. With a strong commitment to safety, quality, and customer service, our teams work every day to ensure railcars move safely and efficiently across the country. We take pride in developing our people, delivering high-quality work, and supporting the essential industries that keep America moving