Interior Blaster

Union Tank Car Company; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Company-paid life insurance

401k matching

Safety shoe reimbursement

Holiday pay

Vacation

Job summary

Union Tank Car Company, part of Marmon Holdings, is seeking workers for the painting and coating line. You will prepare interior/exterior surfaces, blast rust, mask components, mix coatings, and apply them with airless spray equipment on tank or hopper cars.

This hands-on production role requires attention to safety, lifting up to 50 pounds, and good teamwork. We offer competitive benefits and opportunities within a Berkshire Hathaway-backed industrial group, with a focus on reliability,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Able to work as part of a team or independently.
• Able to follow written and/or verbal instructions with minimal supervision.
• Dependable to show up for scheduled shifts including overtime.
• Willingness to wear required PPE and work safely.
• Ability to follow UTLX operating procedures and safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Prepares interior or exterior surfaces of tanks/hoppers for coating by removing rust and contaminants.
• Uses air guns to remove grit and dust after blasting.
• Masks components and applies coatings using spray equipment.
• Maintains and calibrates spraying equipment and monitors bake temperatures.
• Applies decals and inspects coated surfaces for quality.
• Maintains a clean, orderly work area and reports hazards.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety minded

Follow instructions

Punctual & reliable

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

UTLX 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.

Assembles minor products or components with a small number of details within routine and highly repetitive assembly operations. Typically works at a workbench or on a conveyer line. Common tasks include checking, sorting, packaging, labeling, pasting, sniping, tying, or trimming either manually or by machine. Performs basic equipment adjustments, routine maintenance, and cleaning. May perform miscellaneous jobs such as moving assemblies/machines or cleaning floors. Typical has 0-2 years of experience and works under close supervision. Typical job titles include: General Labor, Machine Operator, Maker/Packer, Assembler and Line Operator.

WHO WE ARE: The Company’s regulatory, engineering and commercial expertise make UTLX the preferred source of railcars and services for many of its customers. Owned by the Marmon Group and Berkshire Hathaway, UTLX headquarters is in Chicago’s financial district, close to major public transportation hubs.

UTLX offers competitive compensation and benefits as well as an opportunity to be a part of a top-notch team where enthusiasm, expertise, and progressive thinking are valued.

Primary Job Functions

Primary Job Functions – below is a general description of the essential functions of this job. This is not an exhaustive list and employees in these classifications frequently may be required to perform additional duties.

Not all classifications will be required to perform all functions. The employee is responsible for the quality assurance requirements of each task performed.

• Prepares the interior or exterior surface of the tank or hopper car for coating or lining by removing rust, weld slag, scale or other foreign contaminants by directing shot laden compressed air from hand held blast nozzles.
• Uses safety approved air gun to remove grit and dust after blasting.
• Removes all protective car coverings, blows trucks and other car parts clean and inspects the car to ensure that it has not been damaged.
• Removes all weld spatter, laminations, and sharp edges from inside tank/hopper cars by grinding.
• Grinds girth weld level on floor when required.
• Vacuum complete interior of tank/hopper car.
• Foils and tapes all stainless steel inside tank car as required.
• Maintains his equipment and replenishes the shot supply.
• Selects coatings following work specifications and prepares equipment for spraying.
• Masks off components such as valves, trucks, couplers, or areas of the surface not to be sprayed.
• Mixes coatings according to specifications and applies the coating to install or repair a section of a coating using airless spray equipment.
• This may be to an exterior or interior of a tank or hopper car.
• Cleans and maintains spraying equipment.
• After tank or hopper car is coated, they apply piping prior to starting the bake procedure.
• They also turn on the blower for a specified period of time before introducing the temperature input.
• Monitors the bake temperature per specifications until the intermediate bake or final bake has been completed.
• Maintains and stores a record of the baking operations.
• Applies decals as required to the tank or hopper car exterior.
• Cleans completed interior coating prior to final inspection.
• Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner and reports potential hazards.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Must be able to work effectively and efficiently both as a member of a team and independently.
• Able to follow written and/or verbal instructions with minimal supervision.
• Dependable and reliable to show up for scheduled work shifts including overtime.
• Willingness to wear required PPE at all times and always work safely.
• Ability to understand and follow UTLX operating procedures and policies based on safety and field training.

Working Conditions

• Exposed to dirt, fumes, smoke, and heat.
• Work outdoors and will be exposed to the elements.
• Physical effort in lifting and carrying materials and attaching rigging devices.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Moderate physical exertion is required.
• Positions relatively heavy objects by using a forklift or other mechanical means.
• Manual dexterity in operating control levers and buttons.
• Exposed to dirt, fumes, smoke, and heat.
• Some climbing into and out of vehicles, crane cabs, etc.
• Some outside work possible minor cuts and bruises.
• Must exercise caution in operation of equipment in confined areas.
• Possible exposure to hazardous materials or hazardous waste from leaks or spills of these materials while moving or storing them.

Why Join our team?

We take pride in offering our employees rich benefits packages. We appreciate hard-working and passionate individuals which is why we offer...

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Company-paid employee life insurance
• Company-paid sickness and accident income
• 401k matching
• Annual safety shoe reimbursement
• Holiday pay
• Vacation
• Marmon employee discount program.
• Rewards for anniversaries

It is the policy of Union Tank Car Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, and to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons in all jobs 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.

#LI-DNI #rate Pay Range: 20.95

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more!

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

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