What are the responsibilities and job description for the Stenciler - 1st Shift position at GATX?
Overview
Since its founding in 1898, GATX has grown to become a leader in the leasing and maintenance of railcars in North America, Europe, and India. By becoming a part of our team, you’ll forge a fulfilling career with a stable and safety-focused company. Our dedication to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion fuels a vibrant workplace, as we believe that our people are the cornerstone of our success. At GATX, nurturing talent is our priority, so we provide paid training programs and opportunities for long-term career growth, and we recognize the achievements of hardworking employees. In the same way we strive to empower our customers to propel the world forward, we are dedicated to helping our people achieve their highest potential.
Position Purpose:
The primary function of the Stenciler is to operate paint spray guns or use spray paint can, hand brush or roller to apply paint and decals to rail cars.
Responsibilities
- Secures paint and/or materials from storage area and returns unused portions after use.
- Changes tips on spray guns to attain specified spraying pattern.
- Mixes paints with thinner solution according to formula.
- Regulates pump air pressure.
- Determines proper stencil information from work order.
- Cleans and repairs equipment as required.
- Fabricates stencils by hand or by machine as required.
- Communicates with supervisor as needed.
- Keeps work area in a clean and orderly manner.
- Complies with the established safety policies, support-continuing awareness for safety, and when possible recommends specific changes and improvements to health and safety policies and programs.
Qualifications
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as IO instructions, FM instructions, and work orders.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide two digit numbers.
- Ability to reason through and plan work details and procedures to obtain desired results.
- Knowledge of railcar repairs.
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Basic computer knowledge and strong communication skills – experience.
- Able to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Must be able to stoop for extended periods and routinely move from kneeling to standing positions.
- Must be able to perform overhead word for extended periods.
- Must be able to safely lift (vertically) up to 51 pounds, regularly, and safely lift up to 85 pounds, occasionally, from the ground surface.
- Must be able to push/pull (horizontally) up to 140 pounds of force.
- Must be able to climb ladders and perform work at elevated heights.
- Must be able to work in extreme temperature environments.
- Must be able to physically enter confined space and work in enclosed environments.
The above description is general and is not to be construed as a detail description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.
The hourly rate for this position is $26.85 per hour.
GATX embraces diversity, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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