Finishing Technician - 2nd Shift

Sasser, Inc.•Meridian, MS

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position supports the CF Rail Services team, a leading provider of railcar repair and maintenance. The Finishing Technician operates blasting equipment to prepare railcars for coatings or surface cleanliness. The role requires a high level of quality and works with limited supervision. The company, Sasser, is recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Chicago and offers an employee-driven culture with competitive benefits and opportunities for career growth. Sasser is a transportation asset services and management company with a history dating back to 1928, providing solutions in rail, automotive, and containerized shipping.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Successfully pass the following courses with an 80% or higher score coordinated by CF Rail Management: Blast profile preparation; white metal, near white, etc.
Documented training to set up and operate or drive equipment such as, but not limited to: forklift, manlift, crane, back hoe, skid loader, hoist, hydraulic boom.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Employee must be medically certified to wear a respirator, as well as be able to wear respirators for prolonged periods of time.

Responsibilities

Learn and adhere to all CFRS safety procedures.
Learn the basic flow and logistics of the railroad industry and repair business.
Keep the work area clean and orderly to comply with CFRS, OSHA, and environmental regulations.
Follow written and verbal directions and have basic math, reading, and writing skills, while effectively working in a team environment.
Understand and execute BRC work orders without instructional intervention.
Thoroughly understand railcar, components, and/or shop work orders.
Blow off railcars and inspect condition.
Confirm railcar is clean, dry, and free from foreign objects prior to blasting.
Cover car parts with protective materials (burlap, paper, cloth) to prevent blast media from damaging sensitive railcar components.
Remove cover material after blasting.
Operate blasting equipment, internal/external, to prepare railcar surface for coatings or surface cleanliness based on individual railcar blasting requirements.
Perform surface preparation of non-railcar components using various blast media methods.
Change various hose sizes and nozzles when necessary.
Clean, maintain, and properly store equipment.
Dismantle, assemble, and adjust blasting equipment as necessary to ensure equipment operates per manufacturer's specifications.
Make adjustments to equipment as necessary to perform efficient and proper blasting, including but not limited to, grit recovery systems.
Move and position scaffolding as necessary.
Assist the finishing department as required.
Perform blast profile measurements by use of profile tape and dial indicator.
Set up and operate various hand and power tools such as, but not limited to, blasting equipment, grinders, wire and sanding discs, etc.
Successfully complete this position's "Education/Formal Training" requirements.
Wear PPE in appropriate areas.
Act to support the interests of the department and organization and perform other duties as assigned to ensure the successful achievement of departmental and company objectives.