Industrial Painter Lead

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

Job summary

Guardian Rail in Maumee, OH, seeks a skilled Railcar Painter to coat railcars per FRA and AAR specs. This non-exempt, hourly role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and teamwork in a busy shop environment.

You will prepare surfaces, mix paints, and apply coatings using spray equipment while maintaining logs and following QA processes and customer requirements. PPE and physical readiness are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and communicate English at a proficient level.
• High School diploma or general education degree (GED), preferred, but not required.
• English at a proficient level.
• Ability to learn function specific operational details and pass an exam to demonstrate knowledge.
• Ability 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 cleaning.
• Perform/ prioritize multiple tasks with attention to details.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• The duties of this job require fully passing the fitness for duty examination.

Responsibilities

• Interpret job work orders to perform required railcar or tank car coatings.
• Notify supervisor of any materials and/or equipment required to ensure completion of job tasks.
• Interact with crew members in a team environment, as well as with supervisor.
• Follow all safety rules, keep work area clean and comply with all ARS Environmental Health and Safety Policies.
• Complies with 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 caulking, taping, masking etc.
• 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 using various paint methods and products.
• 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.

Skills

Read/write English

Team oriented

Follow oral/written instructions

Attention to detail

Fitness for duty

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Location: Maumee Repair Services - Maumee, OH

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Department: Paint and Lining

Labor Function: Direct

Position Family: Hourly Shop

Pay Type: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Supervisor Paint and Lining

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, Guardian Rail, and customer specifications.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Interpret job work orders to perform required railcar or tank car coatings
• Notify supervisor of any materials and/or equipment required to ensure completion of job tasks
• Interact with crew members in a team environment, as well as with supervisor
• Follow all safety rules, keep work area clean and comply with all ARS Environmental Health and Safety Policies
• Complies with 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 cars 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 manufactures specification.
• Any other duties as assigned such special projects

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and communicate English at a proficient level
• High School diploma or general education degree (GED), preferred, but not required
• English at a proficient level
• Ability to learn function specific operational details and pass an exam to demonstrate knowledge
• Ability 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 cleaning
• Perform/ prioritize multiple tasks with attention to details.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• The duties of this job require fully passing the fitness for duty examination

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Except for clerical, administrative, and management positions, which require indoor work, the physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, dry/arid and dusty conditions. The environment requires working near moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, in high and low precarious places, confined spaces.

The work type is best described as heavy, hands-on mechanical work. Work is very physical, and without proper work planning can result in out of position pushing, pulling and lifting. Proper body mechanics, positioning and lifting techniques can be very important. Employees are urged to seek help when needed with heavier tasks, and to use lifting equipment where necessary. The positioning of the work being performed can change very frequently.

Tools used: Various heavier air and electric powered tools are used, such as car jacks, impact wrenches, and grinders are used daily. Work also requires frequent use of hand wrenches, hammers, chisels, socket wrenches, and ladders. Cutting torches are also used, with welding equipment used upon qualification of employee.

Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, smelling and visual acuity, with color and depth perception

Ability to work in a confined space

Required to use personal protective equipment as environmental conditions dictate

N (Not Applicable): Activity is not applicable to this occupation

O (Occasionally): Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5+ hours/day)

F (Frequently): Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 – 5.5+ hours/day)

C (Constantly): Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hours/day)