Industrial Painter Lead

Guardian Rail, LLC•Maumee, OH
•Onsite

About The Position

The general purpose of this position is to apply solvent and water-based paints to the exterior and interior of cars. Must ensure that all company guidelines are met, and that all Guardian Rail rules are followed when performing duties. In addition, must be able to read and interpret work orders in compliance with FRA, AAR, Guardian Rail, and customer specifications.

Requirements

  • Ability to read, write, and communicate English at a proficient level
  • English at a proficient level
  • Ability to learn function specific operational details and pass an exam to demonstrate knowledge
  • Ability to learn, follow and perform required recordkeeping of ARS EHS, Quality policies, procedures, and checklists.
  • Knowledge of equipment and tools required to perform safe entry for cleaning
  • Perform/ prioritize multiple tasks with attention to details.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions
  • The duties of this job require fully passing the fitness for duty examination

Nice To Haves

  • High School diploma or general education degree (GED), preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

  • Interpret job work orders to perform required railcar or tank car coatings
  • Notify supervisor of any materials and/or equipment required to ensure completion of job tasks
  • Interact with crew members in a team environment, as well as with supervisor
  • Follow all safety rules, keep work area clean and comply with all ARS Environmental Health and Safety Policies
  • Complies with company’s Quality program by following all in house quality processes and procedures and required AAR and FRA rules and regulations as well as any client specific procedures.
  • Perform general inspection of railcars for repair completion before painting.
  • Perform final preparation before painting, including such tasks as caulking, taping, masking etc.
  • Cover cars parts with protective covering materials (burlap, paper, cloth) to prevent pain overspray from damaging sensitive railcar components.
  • Maintain all paint usage logs and record quantity used during painting application.
  • Set up and operate various paint equipment including Cup Gun, Airless Spray, plural component system, and paint reclaimer.
  • Conduct inventory cycle count of painting and blasting supplies.
  • Mix paint to per vendor specification for proper spray application.
  • Spray paint and hand brush paint rolling stock, car parts, assemblies, and subassemblies (interior and exterior) using various paint methods and products (water base, epoxy enamel etc.)
  • Gage wet and dry mill readings and record readings per ARS and customer requirements.
  • Apply painted and vinyl stencils and decals as required.
  • Understand and use decal machinery.
  • Clean, maintain and properly store equipment.
  • Dismantle, assemble, and adjust finishing equipment, as necessary, to ensure equipment operates per manufactures specification.
  • Any other duties as assigned such special projects
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