Paint & Lining Lead

Description

Summary Description
Coordinate the activities of employees in the paint and blast department. 

Duties and Responsibilities

•    Enforce safety and sanitation regulations. 
•    Maintenance of airless spray and plural component equipment
•    Train on abrasive blast techniques
•    Maintenance of blast equipment
•    Maintain personal protective equipment requirements and standards with overall management of large railcar paint facility
•    Ensure work meets AAR requirements, quality standards 
•    Responsible for achieving targeted profit hours
•    Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions. 
•    Recommend or implement measures to motivate employees and to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency. 
•    Conduct employee training in equipment operations or work and safety procedures or assign employee training to experienced workers. 
•    Coordinate the activities of department Team Members 
•    Plan and establish assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals. 
•    Requisition materials, supplies, equipment parts, or repair services. 
•    Observe work and monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards. 
•    Interpret specifications, job orders, and company policies and procedures for workers. 

Qualifications

•    High school education or general education (GED) or 3 to 6 years job-related experience; or equivalent of education and experience.
•    Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
•    Must have Experience with Coatings, Blasting and Testing