Painter

UTLX

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Union Tank Car Company is seeking applicants to become a member of our production team at our full-service rail tank car repair shop in Marion, Ohio. Union Tank Car Company's regulatory, engineering, and commercial expertise make 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. ULTX offers competitive compensation and benefits, as well as an opportunity to be a part of a top-notch team where enthusiasm, hard work, expertise, growth, and progressive thinking are all valued.

Primary Job Functions

This is not an exhaustive list and employees in these classifications frequently may be required to perform additional duties. Not all classifications will be required to perform all job functions.

• Prepares the interior or exterior surface of the tank or hopper car for coating or lining by removing rust, weld slag, scale or other foreign contaminants by directing shot laden compressed air from handheld blast nozzles.

• Uses safety approved air gun to remove grit and dust after blasting. Removes all protective car coverings, blows trucks and other car parts clean and inspects the car to ensure that it has not been damaged.

• Removes all weld spatter, laminations, and sharp edges from inside tank/hopper cars by grinding. Grinds girth weld level on floor when required.

• Vacuums complete interior of tank/hopper car. Foils and tapes all stainless steel inside tank car as required.

• Maintains his equipment and replenishes the short supply.

• Selects coatings following work specifications and prepares equipment for spraying.

• Masks off components such as valves, trucks, couplers, or areas of the surface not to be sprayed.

• Mixes coatings according to specifications and applies the coating to install or repair a section of a coating using airless spray equipment. This may be to an exterior or interior of a tank or hopper car.

• Cleans and maintains spraying equipment.

• After tank or hopper car is coated, they apply piping prior to starting the bake procedure. They also turn on the blower for a specified period of time before introducing the temperature input.

• Monitors the bake temperature per specifications until the intermediate bake or final bake has been completed.

• Maintains and stores a record of the baking operations.

• Applies decals as required to the tank or hopper car exterior.

• Cleans completed interior coating prior to final inspection.

• Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner and reports potential hazards.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma, GED, or pass a Combined Basic Skills Test

• Must be able to demonstrate job related knowledge/shills of reading blueprints and use common shop measuring devices such as straight edge rulers, welding gauges and dial gauges.

• Must be able to successfully complete qualification requirements to perform applicable Non-destructive testing procedures.

• Must be able to work effectively and efficiently both as a member of a team and independently

• Able to follow written and/or verbal instructions with minimal supervision

• Ability to read, interpret, and follow documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and assembly instructions

• Have analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong attention to detail

• Safety and quality focused

• Be available to work any shift, and be dependable and reliable to show up for scheduled work shifts including overtime, as allowed per the union contract

Environmental & Working Conditions

• Moderate to heavy lifting.

• Climbing, ascending, or descending ladders.

• Lifting and carrying of tools and equipment up to 60-65 lbs.

• Some outside work possible minor cuts and bruises. Must exercise caution in operation of equipment in confined areas.

• Possible exposure to hazardous materials or hazardous waste from leaks or spills of these materials while moving or storing them.

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Why Join Our Team?

We take pride in offering our employees rich benefits packages. We appreciate hard-working and passionate individuals which is why we offer...

• Competitive wages, with shift differential pay

• Medical, dental, vision

• Company-paid employee and dependent life insurance

• Company-paid disability

• 401k matching

• Annual safety shoe allowance and prescription safety wear

• Holiday and vacation pay

• Marmon employee discount program

• Tuition reimbursement program

• Employee referral bonus program

Pay Range:

27.84

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more!

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.