Railcar Industrial Painter – 2nd Shift Blasting & Coatings

Sasser, Inc.; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sasser, Inc. is actively seeking an Industrial Painter for the 2nd shift (3:30pm - 12:00am) to support the CF Rail Services team. You will operate blasting equipment to prepare railcars and related components for coatings, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires basic education (GED or high school diploma) and the ability to follow written/verbal instructions, read technical docs, and perform basic math. Collaboration with finishing and maintenance teams is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience.
• Must pass CF Rail Management courses with 80%+.
• Ability to follow written or verbal instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents.
• Basic math skills including adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing.

Responsibilities

• Learn and adhere to CFRS safety procedures.
• Prepare railcar surfaces for coatings via blasting.
• Set up and operate blasting equipment.
• Keep work area clean and compliant with OSHA and regulations.
• Assist finishing department as required.
• Wear PPE and follow safety requirements.
• Perform measurements with profile tape and dial indicator.

Skills

Reading & interpretation

Math basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Blasting equipment

Grinders

Power tools

Job description

Sasser, Inc. is actively seeking an Industrial Painter for the 2nd shift (3:30pm - 12:00am) to support the CF Rail Services team. You will operate blasting equipment to prepare railcars and related components for coatings, while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role requires basic education (GED or high school diploma) and the ability to follow written/verbal instructions, read technical docs, and perform basic math. Collaboration with finishing and maintenance teams is essential.