What are the responsibilities and job description for the Blaster position at Union Tank Car Company - UTLX?
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Who We Are:
The Company’s regulatory, engineering and commercial expertise make Union Tank Car Company (UTLX) the preferred source of railcars and services for many of its customers. Owned by the Marmon Group and Berkshire Hathaway, UTLX headquarters is in Chicago’s financial district, close to major public transportation hubs. UTLX offers competitive compensation and benefits as well as an opportunity to be a part of a top-notch team where enthusiasm, expertise, and progressive thinking are valued.
Basic qualifications for this position are:
Job Summary:
We are looking for a Blaster that will be responsible for removal of paint and oxidation from railcars prior to paint. Removal of expended blast materials.
Job Requirements:
- Safely operate blast equipment with moderate supervision.
- Produce blasted cars that meet the instruction given within the time frame allowed.
- Basic readying, writing and arithmetic skills required.
- Maintain work area in a neat and orderly manner and report potential hazards.
Working Conditions:
- Ability to lift 50 pounds safely and able to drag blast hose over full length of railcar.
- Able to pass drug screen and physical.
- Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
- May work in confined spaces and at heights exceeding 4 ft. off the ground with proper PPE and fall protection.
- Close mental and visual attention required, coordinating manual dexterity with mental and visual attention for sustained periods of time.
What We Offer:
UTLX strives to be the Employer of Choice. Our generous benefits package includes:
- Medical/Dental/Vision with first in class vendors
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account (Medical and Dependent Care)
- Company Paid Benefits: Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 4 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Vacation Benefits
- 401k with generous company match and additional employer annual contribution
It is the policy of UTLX to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, and to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons in all job without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation, gender identify, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic protected by the law.
Salary : $42,000 - $53,100
