Finish Track Stencil Technician

EAGLE RAILCAR SERVICES

Finish Track Stencil Technician Job Description

Position Title: Finish Track Stencil Technician

Position summary:

Operate or tend painting machines to paint interior or exterior surfaces of railcar equipment. Trained in mixing his/her own paint according to manufacturer's product data sheet. Performs quality checks of his/her paint job while using a wet mil gauge to inspect the proper thickness of product coating.

Tasks:

• Apply Decals and Stencils to Railcars.
• Operate the Laser Printer/ Plotter and understand SOW.
• Mix and Apply Paint w/ Paint Brush and Roller.
• Spray prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primers or finish coatings.
• Select the correct spray gun system for the material being applied.
• Pour paint into spray guns and adjust nozzles and paint mixes in order to get the proper paint flow and coating thickness.
• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble sprayers and power equipment, using solvents, wire brushes, and cloths for cleaning duties.
• Apply primer over any repairs made to railcar surfaces.
• Monitor painting operations in order to identify flaws such as blisters and streaks so that their causes can be corrected.
• Dispose of hazardous waste in an appropriate manner.
• Allow the sprayed product to dry, and then touch up any spots that may have been missed.
• Select paint according to company requirements, and match colors of paint following specified color charts.
• Operate lifting and moving devices in order to move equipment or materials so that areas to be painted are accessible.
• Verify paint consistency, using a viscosity meter.
• Set up portable equipment such as ventilators, exhaust units, ladders, and scaffolding.

Skills:

• Ability to paint efficiently and consistently in all positions.
• Able to stand for long periods of time with limited breaks.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds and team lift up to 150 pounds.
• Work in extreme temperatures and elements for an extended period of time.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces.
• Must be able to work at elevated heights.
• Must be able to read and comprehend basic drawings and scope of work.
• Must possess basic math skills, addition, subtraction.

Qualities:

• Dependable
• Teachable
• Mechanically Inclined
• Committed to Personal Excellence (Safety, Quality, Productivity)

Experience and Education:

• High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate); At least 2 years, painting/ finishing experience Required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience with any kind of plotters?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Painting/Stencil: 2 years (Preferred)
• Decal: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $21 - $26