Interior Blaster

Marmon Holdings, Inc.; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k matching

Annual safety shoe reimbursement

Holiday pay

Vacation

Employee discount program

Rewards for anniversaries

Job summary

UTLX, part of Marmon Holdings, backed by Berkshire Hathaway, seeks an Interior Blaster for the 3rd shift (Sun–Thu, 10:30 pm–6:30 am) in Valdosta, GA. The role covers surface prep, blasting, coating application, and bake monitoring for railcars.

Candidates must be reliable, safety-conscious, and able to follow instructions. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401k matching, with equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Able to work effectively in a team or independently.
• Follow written and verbal instructions with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to wear PPE and work safely.

Responsibilities

• Prepare interior/exterior tank or hopper car surfaces for coating by removing rust, scale, and contaminants.
• Blast with hand-held nozzles, remove grit, dust, and weld spatter; grind edges as needed.
• Mix coatings per specifications and apply with airless spray; mask areas to protect from overspray.
• Maintain equipment, replenish supplies, and ensure bake procedures are followed and recorded.
• Apply decals after coating and complete final inspections with clean, organized work area.

Skills

Teamwork

Independent worker

Follow instructions

PPE compliance

Safety conscious

Reliable

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.

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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.

** Looking for Interior Blasters for our 3rd Shift to join our team** the shift is Sunday - Thursday, 10:30 pm - 6:30 am.

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. Vacuums complete interior of tank/hopper car. Foils and taps 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
• 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.

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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. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [e-mail], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.