Industrial Painter

UTLX

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Union Tank Car Company is seeking applicants to become a member of our production team at our full-service rail tank car repair shop in Muscatine, Iowa. Union Tank Car Company's regulatory, engineering, and commercial expertise make UTLX the preferred source of railcars and services for many of its customers. Owned by the Marmon Group and Berkshire Hathaway, UTLX headquarters is in Chicago's financial district, close to major public transportation hubs. ULTX offers competitive compensation and benefits, as well as an opportunity to be a part of a top-notch team where enthusiasm, hard work, expertise, growth, and progressive thinking are all valued. 

Hiring for various shifts.

  

Primary Job Functions 

This is not an exhaustive list and employees in these classifications frequently may be required to perform additional duties. Not all classifications will be required to perform all job functions. 

• Mask off components such as valves, trucks, couplers, or areas of the surface not to be sprayed. 

• Select coatings following work specifications and prepares equipment for spraying. 

• Mixes coating according to specifications and applies the coating to install or repair a section of a coating using airless spray equipment to the exterior of a tank car. 

• Cleans and maintains spraying equipment. 

• Apply decals as required to the tank or hopper car exterior. 

• Inspects finished product for overall quality and follow established safety procedures. 

• 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 

• Experience or knowledge in the use of painting/blasting tools, not limited to paint guns, sanding tools, material blasters, grinding tools, etc. 

• 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 

• Safety and quality focused 

• Willingness to wear required PPE at all times and always work safely. 

• Be 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 

• Will perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as climbing,