Industrial Painter I

Guardian-Rail,-LLC; Maumee (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Rail is seeking an experienced Industrial Painter to apply solvent and water-based paints to railcar interiors and exteriors. You will read work orders, mix and apply coatings, and maintain logs while following FRA, AAR, and client specifications.

Role requires safety awareness, ability to work in a team, pass fitness for duty, and background checks. Familiarity with cup guns, airless spray systems, and finishing equipment is helpful.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, and communicate English proficiently.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Able to learn function-specific operational details and pass a knowledge exam.
• Pass fitness for duty, background check, and drug screen as required.

Responsibilities

• Interpret work orders to apply coatings to railcars and tank cars.
• Setup and operate painting equipment and maintain logs.
• Paint interior and exterior surfaces with water-based or epoxy enamel coatings.
• Dismantle/assemble finishing equipment and ensure compliance with safety policies.
• Maintain inventory of paints and supplies; perform quality checks.
• Ensure a clean, organized work area and proper decal/ stencil applications.

Skills

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety consciousness

Reading work orders

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cup Gun

Airless Spray

Plural component system

Paint reclaimer

Job description

Summary DescriptionGuardian Rail is proud to operate one of the country’s leading freight rail services and transportation companies with a large network of freight and tank car repair facilities, a nationwide network of running repair agents, and a rail services division that operates short line railroads and contract switching and transloading sites. We are currently seeking experienced Industrial Painters.The general purpose of this position is to apply solvent and water-based paints to the exterior and interior of cars. Must ensure that all company guidelines are met and that all Guardian Rail rules are followed when performing duties. In addition, must be able to read and interpret work orders in compliance with FRA, AAR, company, and customer specifications.Duties and ResponsibilitiesInterpret job work orders to perform required railcar or tank car coatingsNotify supervisor of any materials and/or equipment required to ensure completion of job tasksInteract with crew members in a team environment, as well as with supervisorFollow all safety rules, keep the work area clean and comply with all ARS Environmental Health and Safety PoliciesComplies with the company's Quality program by following all in-house quality processes and procedures and required AAR and FRA rules and regulations as well as any client-specific procedures.Perform general inspection of railcars for repair completion before painting.Perform final preparation before painting, including such tasks as caulking, taping, masking, etc. Cover car parts with protective covering materials (burlap, paper, cloth) to prevent pain overspray from damaging sensitive railcar components.Maintain all paint usage logs and record quantity used during painting application.Set up and operate various paint equipment including Cup Gun, Airless Spray, plural component system, and paint reclaimer.Conduct inventory cycle count of painting and blasting supplies.Mix paint to per vendor specification for proper spray application.Spray paint and hand brush paint rolling stock, car parts, assemblies, and subassemblies (interior and exterior) using various paint methods and products (water base, epoxy enamel, etc.)Gage wet and dry mill readings and record readings per ARS and customer requirements.Apply painted and vinyl stencils and decals as required.Understand and use decal machinery.Clean, maintain, and properly store equipment. Dismantle, assemble, and adjust finishing equipment, as necessary, to ensure equipment operates per the manufacturer's specification.Any other duties as assigned such special projectsQualificationsAbility to read, write, and communicate English at a proficient levelHigh School diploma or equivalentAbility to learn function-specific operational details and pass an exam to demonstrate knowledgeAbility to learn, follow and perform required recordkeeping of ARS EHS, Quality policies, procedures, and checklists.Knowledge of equipment and tools required to perform safe entry for cleaningPerform/ prioritize multiple tasks with attention to detail.Ability to follow oral and written instructionsThe duties of this job require fully passing the fitness for duty examination in addition to a criminal background check and drug screen