Painter/Sandblaster

Progress RailMayfield, KY
Onsite

About The Position

The painter/sandblaster will clean, sandblast, prep and paint locomotives and locomotive components. Currently hiring for night shift (Mon-Thu, 8pm - 6am). Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation—driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company’s products are in operation across more than 100 countries—powering progress and connecting communities. In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting-edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail—they are making history every day.

Requirements

  • High School Education or GED
  • Ability to work around and operate overhead cranes and mobile equipment
  • Ability to utilize pressure washers, pressurized paint delivery systems, sandblaster and other equipment
  • Must use a full face respirator with filter or fresh air

Nice To Haves

  • Certification in industrial painting or auto body
  • Industrial paint or auto body collision experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Wash & clean locomotive and locomotive components
  • Prep locomotive and components before painting
  • Paint and clear coat locomotives and components
  • Install decals
  • Work with little or no supervision consistently, accurately, and safely
  • Read precision instruments, micrometers, and gauges accurately, and safely
  • Keep work area clean and organized consistently and safely
  • Complete and document jobs in a timely manner per traveler requirements/QWI’s/work instructions consistently, accurately, and safely

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
  • Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time-Off (PTO)
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
  • Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
  • Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs
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