Lead Painter

Lead Painter

TrinityRail is hiring a Lead Painter at our Jonesboro plant. Our products are an integral part of the supply chain that helps fuel our lives and our economy. For over 85 years Trinity Industries has grown to over 6,000 employees strong with the common purpose of Delivering Goods, For the Good Of All. The Lead Painter position is a great opportunity for a resilient, team-minded individual who does not stray away from a challenge.

What You'll Do:

• Prepares coats and finishes metal and/or other surfaces.
• Operates conventional and airless spray equipment to apply industrial paint finishes on metal and other types of surfaces.
• Mixes and applies alkyds, epoxies, gel coats, powder coats, urethane, zinc epoxies and water borne paint systems according to a prescribed formula.
• Adjusts nozzles on spray guns to obtain the proper dispersion of the spray and monitors the flow and viscosity of the paint for solution.
• Proper use of mill gauge and monitors pressure amount.
• Cleans paint lines, paint guns and performs other cleaning preventative maintenance to ensure that painting apparatus remains in working order.
• Regulates the temperature and air circulation in drying ovens.
• May also perform duties of Prep Worker.
• Initiates and maintains all applicable paperwork as required.
• Follows all safety rules and practices.
• May be involved in safety committees or initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Work with Safety Department to maintain a safe working environment, using 5's tool as the principle foundation.
• Adheres to Trinity's Core Values. Our core values guide our individual behavior.
• Assist supervisor with product quantity and quality by reporting any problems to supervisor and/or superintendent while working to ensure corrective/preventative actions are implemented and completed.
• Must work with supervisor and superintendent to coach employees in a way that fosters a continuous improvement culture.
• Understanding of all tools, gages, equipment, and other various instruments used to perform blast and interior/exterior paint positions.
• Understanding of blasting and painting specifications including but not limited to SSPC blast cleanliness specifications, millage requirements, etc.
• Ability to paint as directed by supervisor
• Assign work, and oversees normal production.
• Ensures that the necessary tools and supplies are available and in good working order.

Qualifications:

• Rail/tank car experience desired
• Leads team by assigning tasks
• Assists in completion of all tasks to meet deadlines
• Maintains and improves quality
• Trains lower levels
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Understanding of all tools, gages, equipment, and other various instruments used to perform position.
• Two plus years of applicable experience in blast and painting manufacturing background preferred

Why Join Trinity? Trinity Industries offers a comprehensive benefits program. Eligible employees are offered Trinity's standard company benefits package, which includes paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) with match, flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance and medical, dental, and vision coverage.