EAGLE RAILCAR SERVICES

RAILCAR

SERVICES

Finish Track Stencil Job Description

Position Title:

Finish Track Stencil

Position summary:

Operate or tend painting machines to paint interior or exterior surfaces of railcar equipment. Trained in mixing his/her own paint according to manufacturer's product data sheet. Performs quality checks of his/her paint job while using a wet mil gauge to inspect the proper thickness of product coating.

Tasks:

• Apply Decals and Stencils to Railcars.
  
• Operate the Laser Printer/ Plotter and understand SOW.
  
• Mix and Apply Paint w/ Paint Brush and Roller.
  
• Spray prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primers or finish coatings.
  
• Select the correct spray gun system for the material being applied.
  
• Pour paint into spray guns and adjust nozzles and paint mixes in order to get the proper paint flow and coating thickness.
  
• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble sprayers and power equipment, using solvents, wire brushes, and cloths for cleaning duties.
  
• Apply primer over any repairs made to railcar surfaces.
  
• Monitor painting operations in order to identify flaws such as blisters and streaks so that their causes can be corrected.
  
• Dispose of hazardous waste in an appropriate manner.
  
• Allow the sprayed product to dry, and then touch up any spots that may have been missed.
  
• Select paint according to company requirements, and match colors of paint following specified color charts.
  
• Operate lifting and moving devices in order to move equipment or materials so that areas to be painted are accessible.
  
• Verify paint consistency, using a viscosity meter.
  
• Set up portable equipment such as ventilators, exhaust units, ladders, and scaffolding.

Skills:

• Ability to paint efficiently and consistently in all positions.
  
• Able to stand for long periods of time with limited breaks.
  
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds and team lift up to 150 pounds.
  
• Work in extreme temperatures and elements for an extended period of time.
  
• Must be able to work in confined spaces.
  
• Must be able to work at elevated heights.
  
• Must be able to read and comprehend basic drawings and scope of work.
  
• Must possess basic math skills, addition, subtraction.

Work Environment /

Conditions and Physical Demands:

• Able to stand for long periods of time with limited breaks.
  
• Must be able to repetitively lift up-to 75 pounds and team lift up-to 150 pounds.
  
• Work in extreme temperatures and elements for an extended period of time.
  
• Must be able to work in confined spaces.
  
• Working around heavy moving equipment
  
• Must be able to work at elevated heights.