Painter III

Job Purpose

• Benefits start on your first day!
• Monthly production bonus program!
• Work in a state-of-the-art, clean facility with a climate-controlled environment!

Using state-of-the-art processes, painters are involved in the sanding, grinding, prepping, masking, taping, applying decals, and spraying of locomotives, railcars and other rail/locomotive components. The paint process covers the interior, exterior, underframes, and truck parts. These coatings vary based on the needs of each customer.

Company Description

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive cradle-to-grave railway solutions - whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet all their rail needs. Forging the bridge between ideas and success, our talented and innovative team members work together to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. As part of a vibrant, global network of business operations, each and every member of our team is important to our success. With headquarters in Albertville, Ala., more than 7,000 dedicated employees serve customers through a network of close to 150 locations around the world. For more information, visit www.progressrail.com and follow @Progress_Rail on Twitter and YouTube.

Education / Training

Qualifications, Experience, Education

• Skill Level III - 2+ years of experience;
• Capable use of hand and power tools, including pneumatic tools;
• Ability to wear blast hood and required respirator and compliance with medical surveillance program;
• High School Education or GED.

Key Job Elements

Second Shift Position

Duties and Responsibilities

• Use mechanical equipment, forklifts, cranes, pneumatic and electric winches and manlifts consistently, accurately, and safely;
• Follow written/scope of work instructions and or QWI's consistently, accurately and safely;
• Work with little or no supervision consistently, accurately and safely;
• Read precision instruments, and gauges accurately and safely;
• Keep work area clean and organized consistently and safely;
• Use electric and air operated hand tools accurately and safely;
• Operate overhead cranes accurately and safely;
• Complete and document jobs in a timely manner per traveler requirements/QWI's/work instructions consistently, accurately and safely;
• Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with Progress Rail safety policies;
• Perform all duties and responsibilities within time standards allowed;
• Power wash & clean railcars, locomotive and other components consistently, accurately and safely;
• Prep and sandblast railcars, locomotives and other components accurately and safely;
• Remove water, ice and debris prior to locomotive entering the blast booth;
• Clean, mask and cover areas not to be blasted;
• Wearing protective gloves, face shield and rain suit (if necessary);
• Wipe off rubber seals and locations requiring tape;
• Set up hoses, compressors, lights, blast pots and other equipment and make sure all are running properly;
• Daily inspection and preventative maintenance on all equipment and tools in blast area;
• Use a variety of media (shells, glass, steel, silica) at approximately 120 psi to remove rust and paint from rail cars;
• Read and understand work order and record repairs correctly;
• Assist in prepping car for paint;
• Fill and empty blast hoppers as needed;
• Move parts around blast both as necessary;
• Wear all protective equipment to include:

o Safety Glasses;

o Hearing Protection;

o Protective suit;

o Protective gloves to prevent contact with lacquer

or enamel thinners;

o Fresh Air Supplied Respirator with cooler;

o Safety harness;

• Shovel new and old media from the blast areas and keep hoppers full;
• Perform required bodywork, mud and glaze dents or grind marks, perform touch-ups and repair flaws;
• Prepare railcars for paint/coating, including blast media removal and protecting items not to be painted;
• Mix and prepare various types of paints and coatings;
• Distinguish parts for painting consistently and accurately;
• Spray surfaces with primer;
• Apply paints/coatings to surface using pressure spray systems, according to customer and manufacturer specifications;
• Clean and maintain all paint equipment and areas;
• Apply decals, stenciling and touch-up painting on railcars;
• Move units in and out of booths.

Qualifications and Experience

Advanced duties and responsibilities

• Train others;
• Select and Mix Coatings;
• Monitor inventory levels and recommend purchase of media, paint and paint products;
• Troubleshoot problematic areas.

Preferred Skills

• Previous Railcar or Locomotive Paint experience;
• Technical Degree in Auto body or similar paint program.

Essential and Physical Activities Functions

• Strength - Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs, push and pull up to 150lbs;
• Motion - Constant walking, frequent and sustained bending, crouching, stooping, kneeling, squatting, overhead reaching and climbing ladders;
• Vision/Hearing Requirements - Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and hear audible alarms.

EEO

Equal Opportunity Employer - Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities

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
• Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.

Job Category

Production - Hourly