Finishing Technician 2 - 2nd Shift

Responsibilities Perform general inspection of railcars to ensure proper condition before painting. Perform final preparations before painting, including caulking, taping, and masking. Cover car parts with protective covering materials (burlap, paper, cloth) to prevent paint overspray damage. Maintain all paint usage logs and record quantity used during painting application. Set up and operate various paint equipment such as cup guns, airless spray, plural component system, and paint reclamation equipment. Conduct inventory cycle counts of painting and blasting supplies. Mix paint per vendor specifications for proper spray application. Spray paint and hand‑brush, paint rolling stock, car parts, assemblies and sub‑assemblies (interior and exterior) using various paint methods and products (water base, epoxy enamel, etc.). Gauge wet and dry mill readings and document per CFRS requirements. Apply painted and vinyl stencils and decals as required. Clean, maintain and properly store equipment. Dismantle, assemble, and adjust finishing equipment as necessary to ensure operation per manufacturer specifications. Wear PPE in appropriate areas and be medically certified to wear a respirator for prolonged periods. Work on the 2nd shift. Qualifications and Experience One‑year certificate from college or technical school; or three‑to‑six months related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Successfully pass the following courses with an 80% or higher score coordinated by CF Rail Management: documented training to set up and operate or drive equipment such as forklift, manlift, crane, backhoe, skid loader, hoist, hydraulic boom. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to perform basic arithmetic (add, subtract, multiply, divide) in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Work Environment & Physical Requirements Work will be performed outdoors and indoors, on and around heavy equipment. Tasks may require overtime and/or varied shifts. Work involves standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, climbing, crawling, and crouching in strained and awkward positions for prolonged periods at heights up to 20 feet. Uses hands, legs, and arms to climb vertical ladders to staging or suspended platforms. Lifts, carries, and sets up equipment and components that weigh up to 50 lbs. Employees must be medically certified to wear a respirator and able to wear respirators for prolonged periods. Equal Employment Opportunity The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr CF Rail Services, LLC