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The general purpose of this position is to apply solvent and water based paints to the exterior and interior of cars. Must ensure that all company guidelines are met, and that all AITX rules are followed when performing duties. In addition, must be able to read and interpret work orders in compliance with FRA, AAR, AITX and customer specifications.

Job Duties

• Interpret job work orders to perform required railcar or tank car coatings
• Notify supervisor of any materials and/or equipment required to ensure completion of job tasks
• Interact with crew members in a team environment, as well as with supervisor
• Follow all safety rules, keep work area clean and comply with all AITX Environmental Health and Safety Policies
• Complies with company's Quality program by following all in house quality processes and procedures and required AAR and FRA rules and regulations as well as any client specific procedures.
• Perform general inspection of railcars for repair completion before painting.
• Perform final preparation before painting, including such tasks as caulking, taping, masking etc. Cover cars parts with protective covering materials (burlap, paper, cloth) to prevent pain overspray from damaging sensitive railcar components.
• Maintain all paint usage logs and record quantity used during painting application.
• Set up and operate various paint equipment including Cup Gun, Airless Spray, plural component system, and paint reclaimer.
• Conduct inventory cycle count of painting and blasting supplies.
• Mix paint to per vendor specification for proper spray application.
• Spray paint and hand brush paint rolling stock, car parts, assemblies and subassemblies (interior and exterior) using various paint methods and products (water base, epoxy enamel etc.)
• Gage wet and dry mill readings and record readings per AITX and customer requirements.
• Apply painted and vinyl stencils and decals as required.
• Understand and use decal machinery.
• Clean, maintain and properly store equipment. Dismantle, assemble and adjust finishing equipment, as necessary, to ensure equipment operates per manufactures specification.

Any other duties as assigned such special projects

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Requirements

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• Ability to read, write, and communicate English at a proficient level
• High School diploma or general education degree (GED), preferred, but not required
• English at a proficient level
• Ability to learn function specific operational details and pass an exam to demonstrate knowledge
• Ability to learn, follow and perform required recordkeeping of AITX EHS, Quality policies, procedures and checklists.
• Knowledge of equipment and tools required to perform safe entry for cleaning
• Perform/ prioritize multiple tasks with attention to details.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions

• The duties of this job require fully passing the fitness for duty examination

   

Physical Environment  

+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+ | Physical Abilities  | Lift / Carry  | Push / Pull  | | | | | | Stand -- frequently  | 10 lbs or less -- | 10 lbs or less -- | | | frequently  | frequently  | | Walk -- continuously  | | | | | 11 -- 20 lbs -- | 10 -- 20 lbs -- | | Sit -- occasionally  | frequently  | frequently  | | | | | | Climb -- frequently  | 21 -- 50 lbs -- | 20 -- 50 lbs -- | | | frequently  | frequently  | | Crawl -- frequently  | | | | | 51 -- 100 lbs -- | 51 -- 100 lbs -- | | Squat or kneel -- | occasionally  | occasionally  | | frequently  | | | | | Over 100 lbs -- N/A  | Over 100 lbs -- N/A  | | Bend -- frequently  | | | | | |   | | Fine Manipulation -- | | | | N/A  | | | | | | | | Reach Outward -- | | | | frequently  | | | | | | | | Reach above shoulder | | | | -- occasionally  | | | | | | | |   | | | | | | | |   | | | +-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+

• N/A (Not Applicable) - Activity is not applicable to this occupation
• *Occasionally - *Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (.25 - 2.5 hrs/day)
• *Frequently - *Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)
• *Continuously - *Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

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The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. AITX will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

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This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory, or environmental demands may be referenced to communicate the way this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, AITX will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship.  ::: :::