Interior Blaster

Marmon Holdings, Inc.•Valdosta, GA

2d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

UTLX As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. #LI-DNI WHO WE ARE: The 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. UTLX offers competitive compensation and benefits as well as an opportunity to be a part of a top-notch team where enthusiasm, expertise, and progressive thinking are valued. Looking for Interior Blasters for our 3rd Shift to join our team the shift is Sunday - Thursday, 10:30 pm - 6:30 am. Primary Job Functions – below is a general description of the essential functions of this job. This is not an exhaustive list and employees in these classifications frequently may be required to perform additional duties. Not all classifications will be required to perform all functions. The employee is responsible for the quality assurance requirements of each task performed. 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 hand held 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 shot 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. This may be to an exterior or interior of a tank or hopper car. Cleans and maintains spraying equipment. After tank or hopper car is coated, they apply piping prior to starting the bake procedure. They also turn 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

Have a high school diploma or GED
Must be able to work effectively and efficiently both as a member of a team and independently.
Able to follow written and/or verbal instructions with minimal supervision.
Dependable and reliable to show up for scheduled work shifts including overtime.
Willingness to wear required PPE at all times and always work safely.
Ability to understand and follow UTLX operating procedures and policies based on safety and field training.

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 hand held 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 shot 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. This may be to an exterior or interior of a tank or hopper car.
Cleans and maintains spraying equipment.
After tank or hopper car is coated, they apply piping prior to starting the bake procedure.
They also turn 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.