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Overview

Union Tank Car Company, part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings and backed by Berkshire Hathaway, is committed to making a positive impact on the world through diverse learning and working opportunities. The company focuses on safety, compliance, quality, and reliable service in railcar repair and maintenance.

Responsibilities

  • Prepares the interior or exterior surface of the tank or hopper car for coating or lining by removing contaminants.
  • Uses safety approved air gun to remove grit and dust after blasting and inspects the car for damage.
  • Removes weld spatter, laminations, and sharp edges from inside tank/hopper cars by grinding.
  • Vacuums the complete interior of tank/hopper cars and tapes stainless steel as required.
  • Maintains equipment and replenishes the shot supply.
  • Selects coatings and prepares equipment for spraying.
  • Masks off components not to be sprayed.
  • Mixes coatings according to specifications and applies them using airless spray equipment.
  • Cleans and maintains spraying equipment.
  • Applies piping after coating and monitors the bake temperature per specifications.
  • Maintains records of the baking operations.
  • Applies decals to the tank or hopper car exterior.
  • Cleans completed interior coating prior to final inspection.
  • Maintains a neat work area and reports potential hazards.

Requirements

  • Must be authorized to work in the US now and in the future without sponsorship.
  • Must provide proof of High School education or GED.
  • Demonstrate job-related computational knowledge.
  • Must have good manual dexterity to operate equipment.
  • Comfortable with confined entry and ability to fit inside 18-20" diameter.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401k
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • 3rd Shift 11PM - 7:30AM
  • Moderate to heavy lifting.
  • Climbing, ascending, or descending ladders.
  • Lifting and carrying of tools and equipment up to 60-65 lbs.
  • Inside and outside work in various weather conditions.
  • Working at heights as well as confined space.
  • Clean shaven for full face respirator.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO
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