Finishing Technician 1 - 2nd Shift

Job Summary: The Finishing Technician I uses blasting equipment to remove rust, scale, paint, and other foreign materials from interior and/or exterior of railcars or equipment. The employee strives for a high level of quality and works with limited supervision. This position is for 2nd shift; depending on production needs, the schedule will be 2:30pm–11:00pm or 4:30pm–1:00am. Responsibilities Learn and adhere to all CFRS safety procedures. Learn the basic flow and logistics of the railroad industry and repair business. Keep the work area clean and orderly to comply with CFRS, OSHA, and environmental rules and regulations. Follow written and verbal directions; have basic math, reading, and writing skills, while effectively working in a team environment, including but not limited to BRC work order understanding and execution without instructional intervention. Have a thorough understanding of railcars, components, and/or shop work orders. Blow off railcars and inspect condition. Confirm railcars are clean, dry, and free from foreign objects prior to blasting. Cover car parts with protective materials (burlap, paper, cloth) to prevent blast media from damaging sensitive railcar components. Remove cover material after blasting. Operate blasting equipment, internal or external, to prepare railcar surfaces for coatings or surface cleanliness based on individual railcar blasting requirements. Prepare non‑railcar components using various blast media methods. Change hose sizes and nozzles when necessary. Clean, maintain, and properly store equipment. Dismantle, assemble, and adjust blasting equipment to ensure it operates per the manufacturer’s specifications. Make adjustments to the equipment as necessary to perform efficient and proper blasting, including but not limited to grit‑recovery systems. Move and position scaffolding as necessary. Assist the finishing department as required. Perform blast profile measurements using profile tape and a dial indicator. Set up and operate various hand and power tools such as, but not limited to, blasting equipment, grinders, wire, and sanding discs. Successfully complete this position’s "Education/Formal Training" requirements. Wear PPE in appropriate areas. Act to support the interests of the department and organization and perform other duties as assigned to ensure the successful achievement of departmental and company objectives. Qualifications and Experience High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED), or one to three months of 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: blast profile preparation; white metal, near‑white, etc. Documented training to set up and operate or drive equipment such as, but not limited to, forklift, manlift, crane, backhoe, skid loader, hoist, and hydraulic boom. Hard Skills Apply common‑sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Add, subtract, multiply, and 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. May be required to work overtime and/or varied shifts to meet the demands of the business. Work assignments involve standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, climbing, crawling, and crouching in strained and awkward positions for prolonged periods of time at various heights up to 20ft. Use hands, legs, and arms to climb vertical ladders to staging or suspended platforms. Lift, carry, and set up equipment and components that weigh up to 50lb. Employee must be medically certified to wear a respirator and be able to wear respirators for prolonged periods of time. 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