Railcar Painter - 2nd Shift, Quality Focus

CF Rail Services, LLC; Meridian (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CF Rail Services, LLC is seeking an Industrial Painter for 2nd shift (3:30pm–12:00am) to operate blasting equipment and prepare railcar surfaces. You will follow CFRS safety procedures and work in a team to deliver high-quality results while maintaining environmental compliance.

Responsibilities include inspecting railscars, covering parts with protective materials, changing hoses, setting up and using hand and power tools, and taking blast-profile measurements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience and/or training.
• Documented training to set up and operate equipment such as forklift, manlift, crane, back hoe, skid loader, hoist, hydraulic boom.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business materials and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate blasting equipment to prepare railcar surfaces and components.
• Inspect railcars to ensure clean, dry surfaces free from foreign objects.
• Cover railcar parts with burlap or protective materials before blasting.
• Set up and adjust blasting equipment; maintain and store tools.
• Move and position scaffolding as needed; perform measurements of blast profiles.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Math skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Related training (1–3 months)

Tools

Forklift

Manlift

Crane

Backhoe

Skid loader

Hoist

Hydraulic boom

Job description

CF Rail Services, LLC is seeking an Industrial Painter for 2nd shift (3:30pm–12:00am) to operate blasting equipment and prepare railcar surfaces. You will follow CFRS safety procedures and work in a team to deliver high-quality results while maintaining environmental compliance.

Responsibilities include inspecting railscars, covering parts with protective materials, changing hoses, setting up and using hand and power tools, and taking blast-profile measurements.