Blaster

Primary Job Functions

• 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 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 car.
• Foils and tapes all stainless steel inside tank car as required.
• Maintains equipment and replenishes the short supply.
• Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner and reports potential hazards.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma, GED, or pass a Combined Basic Skills Test.
• Must have experience in machine operation.
• Must 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.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and assembly instructions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong attention to detail.
• Ability to perform general mathematical calculations including but not limited to addition, subtraction, multiplication, fractions, percentages, and division.
• Safety and quality focused.
• Available to work any shift, and be dependable and reliable to show up for scheduled work shifts including overtime, as allowed per the union contract.

Environmental & Working Conditions

• Will have to lift 50 pounds safely and drag blast hose over the full length of railcar.
• Perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
• May work in confined spaces and at heights exceeding 4 ft. off the ground with proper PPE and fall protection.
• Close mental and visual attention required, coordinating manual dexterity with mental and visual attention for sustained periods of time.

Why Join Our Team?

• Competitive wages, with shift differential pay.
• Day1 Medical, dental, vision.
• Company-paid employee and dependent life insurance.
• Company-paid disability.
• 401k matching.
• Annual safety shoe allowance and prescription safety wear.
• Holiday and vacation pay.
• Marmon employee discount program.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Employee referral bonus and perfect attendance bonus programs.
• Company provided uniforms.