Painter III

Progress Rail; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the rail industry as a Painter, where you'll utilize state-of-the-art techniques to prepare and paint locomotives. This role involves essential tasks such as sanding, grinding, and applying decals, ensuring each locomotive meets high standards before shipment. With a focus on safety and quality, you'll thrive in a dynamic environment that values your skills and dedication. Enjoy a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company match, medical and dental insurance, and generous paid time off. This is your chance to contribute to a vital industry while advancing your career in a supportive workplace.

Benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Education Assistance Program

Employee Recognition Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year pressure spray experience in industrial painting.
• Familiarity with industrial equipment and mechanics is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform surface preparation and apply paint to locomotives.
• Maintain equipment and assist in preparing locomotives for shipment.

Skills

Problem-solving ability

Ability to read blueprints

Basic PC knowledge

Ability to perform physical tasks

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pressure spray equipment

Industrial painting systems

Hand and power tools

Job description

Job Purpose

Using state-of-the-art processes, painters are involved in the sanding, grinding, prepping, masking, taping, applying decals, and spraying of locomotives. The paint process covers the locomotive interior, exterior, underframe, and truck parts. The Paint Department also oversees the Packaging Department, which prepares the locomotives for shipment.

Req ID: 10425BR

City: Muncie

State: Indiana

Company Description

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive cradle-to-grave railway solutions - whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet all their rail needs.

Key Job Elements

1. Move units in and out of booths;
2. Power wash units for paint, check for leaks;
3. Sand units, mud and glaze dents or grind marks, perform touch-ups and repair flaws;
4. Perform surface preparation and masking to apply stencils and decals;
5. Responsible for the care, cleaning, and maintenance of booths;
6. Assist in preparing locomotives for shipment;
7. Maintain equipment and paint kitchen;
8. Other duties as assigned.

Education / Training

High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of one year pressure spray experience, preferably heavy equipment, industrial painting;
• Strongly prefer previous experience with industrial painting systems including bulk, pressured, syphon, HVLP, and conventional spray with array of industrial coatings (polyurethane, CARC);
• Basic PC knowledge for data entry;
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, and other visual aids;
• Must be familiar with manufacturing environment, use of industrial equipment and mechanics, heavy structural assembly, and ability to use various hand and power tools and measuring devices;
• Must have ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure; converting decimals to inches; ability to measure and read measures;
• Problem-solving ability, reasoning, and common sense for appropriate resolutions;
• Must be able to understand and follow safety policies and practices;
• Must be able to set up, maintain, disassemble, and assemble equipment (spray guns, paint mixer, pumps); ability to learn pro-mix paint system;
• Must be able to perform the following for the duration of shift;
• Prolonged kneeling, bending, squatting, or lying flat to apply or install fixtures;
• Occasional pushing/pulling objects through openings on unit;
• Occasional climbing stairs or ladders;
• Occasional lifting objects between weight range of 5-60 lbs;
• Frequent periods of sitting or standing in confined or cramped spaces;
• Periodically walking short and long distances.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
• Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs

EEO

Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities

Job Category: Production - Hourly

PRS Facility Location: Muncie, IN Locomotive - 293