Painter

Union Tank Car Company is seeking applicants to become a member of our production team at our full-service rail tank car repair shop in Marion, Ohio. Union Tank Car 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. ULTX offers competitive compensation and benefits, as well as an opportunity to be a part of a top-notch team where enthusiasm, hard work, expertise, growth, and progressive thinking are all valued.

Responsibilities

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 handheld 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 tapes all stainless steel inside tank car as required; maintains his equipment and replenishes the short 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; cleans and maintains spraying equipment; applies piping prior to starting the bake procedure and turns 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

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or pass a Combined Basic Skills Test; demonstrate job related knowledge/skills of reading blueprints and using common shop measuring devices such as straight edge rulers, welding gauges and dial gauges; successfully complete qualification requirements to perform applicable Non-destructive testing procedures; work effectively and efficiently both as a member of a team and independently; follow written and/or verbal instructions with minimal supervision; read, interpret, and follow documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and assembly instructions; analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail; safety and quality focused; available to work any shift and dependable/reliable for scheduled work shifts including overtime; moderate to heavy lifting; lifting and carrying of tools and equipment up to 60-65 lbs; climbing, ascending, or descending ladders

Benefits

Competitive wages, with shift differential pay; Medical, dental, vision; Company-paid employee and dependent life insurance; Company-paid disability; 401k matching; Annual safety shoe allowance and prescription safety wear; Holiday and vacation pay; Marmon employee discount program; Tuition reimbursement program; Employee referral bonus program