Valdosta, GA, USA
3 days ago
Blaster-Interior_R09
UTLX

Come join a team where People make the difference!  As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.

Assembles minor products or components with a small number of details within routine and highly repetitive assembly operations. Typically works at a workbench or on a conveyer line. Common tasks include checking, sorting, packaging, labeling, pasting, sniping, tying, or trimming either manually or by machine. Performs basic equipment adjustments, routine maintenance, and cleaning. May perform miscellaneous jobs such as moving assemblies/machines or cleaning floors. Typically has 0-2 years of experience and works under close supervision. Typical job titles include: General Labor, Machine Operator, Maker/Packer, Assembler and Line Operator.

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WHO WE ARE:

The 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. UTLX offers competitive compensation and benefits as well as an opportunity to be a part of a top-notch team where enthusiasm, expertise, and progressive thinking are valued.

We are looking for 3rd Shift Interior Blasters - Sunday - Thursday, 10:30 pm - 6:30 am.

Primary Job Functions – below is a general description of the essential functions of this job. 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 functions. The employee is responsible for the quality assurance requirements of each task performed.

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 his 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.

Knowledge and Skills Required

Have a high school diploma or GEDMust 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.Dependable and reliable to show up for scheduled work shifts including overtime.Willingness to wear required PPE at all times and always work safely.Ability to understand and follow UTLX operating procedures and policies based on safety and field training.

Working Conditions

Exposed to dirt, fumes, smoke, and heat.Work outdoors and will be exposed to the elements.Physical effort in lifting and carrying materials and attaching rigging devices. Ability to lift 50 pounds.Moderate physical exertion is required. Positions relatively heavy objects by using a forklift or other mechanical means.Manual dexterity in operating control levers and buttons.Exposed to dirt, fumes, smoke, and heat.Some climbing into and out of vehicles, crane cabs, etc.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.

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...

Medical, dental, visionCompany-paid employee life insuranceCompany-paid sickness and accident income401k matchingAnnual safety shoe reimbursementHoliday payVacationMarmon employee discount program.

It is the policy of Union Tank Car Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, and to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons in all jobs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation, gender identify, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic protected by the law. 

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.

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