Operator Paint

Job summary
The Operator 1 Paint operates standard equipment and machinery in the paint shop.Will prepare railcars for the blasting or painting process and apply paint touch up to missed areas of the railcars after they have been through the painting process.
Job seniority: entry level
Responsibilities
• Operates machinery to move truck assemblies through the paint shop• Operates forklift and overhead cranes to move material into position• Ensures that equipment is maintained and operating properly before beginning work• Applies paper covers with tape to wheels, couplers, and other devices and removes attachments prior to a railcar being blasted or painted• Removes trash or debris from the inside and outside of a railcar to ensure a clean surface for painting• Ensures that safety and housekeeping standards are met and maintained
Requirements
• Ability to be fit-tested and wear a respirator in the areas where respirator use is required• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions• Ability to use a paint brush to neatly apply different type of paints• High school diploma or equivalent• 6+ months operating various types of manufacturing equipment
Key Skills Needed
• Ability to use a paint brush• Ability to follow instructions• Experience operating manufacturing equipment