Paint Lead (Railcar Industry)

Position summary:

The Paint Lead will oversee the painting process, coatings preparation technicians, and the proper use of all painting equipment. Additionally, when needed, the Paint Lead may be required to perform physical duties such as, lining and coating application as well as interior and exterior touch up. This candidate must be able to operate or tend paint pumps to paint surfaces of railcar equipment. Will performs all paint and coating inspections. Oversee safety precautions and personal protection devices are performed correctly. Adequately trains painting personnel and organizing paint workflow. Trained to use all paint and coating measuring and testing devices in accordance with paint manufacture's specifications, as well as customer specifications.

Tasks:

• Oversee painters and responsible for coating application over prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primers or finish coatings.
• Select the correct application systems for coatings being applied.
• Responsible for proper, cleaning, and reassemble sprayers and power equipment, using solvents, wire brushes, and cloths for cleaning duties.
• Monitor painting operations in order to identify flaws such as blisters, runs/sags and streaks so that their causes can be corrected.
• Dispose of hazardous waste in an appropriate manner.
• Oversees painter prep personnel for proper preparation prior to applying coatings.
• Supervises finishers and responsible for the removal and reassembly of gates, valves, hatches, etc.
• Select paint according to company requirements and match colors of paint following specified color charts.
• Adjust controls on infrared ovens, heat lamps, portable ventilators, and exhaust units in order to speed the drying of coatings between coats.
• Responsible for decal personnel, designs, lettering, or other identifying items to finished products, using paint brushes or paint sprayers and /or supervises stenciling.
• Lay out logos, symbols, or designs on painted surfaces, according to blueprint specifications, using measuring instruments, stencils, and patterns.
• Verify paint consistency, using a viscosity meter. Administer Surface Contamination Tests if required.
• Use of proper testing techniques to meet the quality standards of AAR and NACE.
• Knowledge to reference AAR Field Manual, C III MSRP Appendix L, SSPC, NACE, CFR 49 standards.
• Responsible for proper completion of all paperwork on reporting procedures.
• Trained to perform intermediate and final bake procedures on all railcar and/or equipment.
• Atmospheric testing and holiday testing procedures when required.

Skills:

• Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Equipment Selection - Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Qualities:

• Visual Color Discrimination - The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
• Near Vision - The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Experience and Education:

• High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
• 2 Years Painting/Coating experience (preferred)

Requirements/Certifications:

• Hazardous Materials Employee Training, Confines Space Training, and continued training on SSPC and NACE Standards. Training in KTA SCAT KIT.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you comfortable working in Confined Spaces or at Elevated Heights?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Railcar/Auto Painting: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person