Railcar Blast Operator II - Precision Surface Prep

The Greenbrier Companies, Inc.; Arkansas; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Greenbrier Central, LLC in Marmaduke, AR seeks an Operator 2 Blast to prepare railcars for blasting, operate the blast machinery, and perform touch ups as required. This role requires adherence to safety protocols in a production environment.

Responsibilities include connecting railcars to blasting equipment, blasting interiors/exteriors, and maintaining equipment, with PPE and respirator use as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to be fit-tested and wear a respirator.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• High school education or equivalent.
• Blast machine experience.

Responsibilities

• Connects railcars to rabbit device to pull railcars into automatic blast equipment.
• Operates automatic blast machine to blast exteriors and/or interiors of railcars.
• Suits up in hood, coveralls, and gloves for touch up blasting.
• Pulls and scotches rail cars.
• Troubleshoots, maintains, and cleans blast equipment.
• Ensures safety and housekeeping standards are met.

Skills

Fit testing and respirator use

Follow written and verbal instructions

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

Blast machine

Job description

The Greenbrier Central, LLC in Marmaduke, AR seeks an Operator 2 Blast to prepare railcars for blasting, operate the blast machinery, and perform touch ups as required. This role requires adherence to safety protocols in a production environment.

Responsibilities include connecting railcars to blasting equipment, blasting interiors/exteriors, and maintaining equipment, with PPE and respirator use as needed.