Railcar Repair Finisher

Railcar Repair Finisher 2.6 2.6 out of 5 stars 355 Highway 3142, Hahnville, LA 70057 From $26.38 an hour - Full-time Transco Rail Services 79 reviews From $26.38 an hour - Full-time Transco Rail Services 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. Transco Rail Services, along with Union Tank Car Company (UTLX) and Procor, delivers full‑service railcar repair and maintenance through a broad North American network of fixed shops and mobile field service teams. Serving freight and tank car fleets across multiple industries, we are committed to safety, compliance, quality, and reliable service.

Responsibilities:

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 hand held 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 equipment and replenishes the shot 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.

Requirements:

Must be authorized to work in US now and in future without sponsorship. Must be able to do either one of the following: provide proof of High School education or GED. Demonstrate job related computational knowledge - for example, be able to read a gauge, a decal blueprint, or a ruler. Must have good manual dexterity to operate equipment. Comfortable with confined entry and ability to fit inside 18-20" diameter Must be able to perform a FIT Test and wear a respirator Must be able to pass company physical exam, drug screening and background check Environmental Conditions 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 varies weather conditions. Working at heights as well as confined space. Clean shaven for full face respirator 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: Benefits Effective on Day 1 Tuition Reimbursement, Medical, Dental, Vision Company-paid employee and dependent life insurance Company-paid sickness and accident income 401k matching Annual safety shoe reimbursement and prescription safety wear Holiday pay -10 Total Vacation Marmon employee discount program

Starting Pay Rate:

$26.38hr 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 careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.