Position Title: Finish Track Stencil Technician

Position summary: Operate or tend painting machines to paint interior or exterior surfaces of railcar equipment. Trained in mixinghis/her own paint according to manufacturer's product data sheet. Performs quality checks of his/her paint job whileusing a wet mil gauge to inspect the proper thickness of product coating. Tasks: Apply Decals and Stencils to Railcars. Operate the Laser Printer/ Plotter and understand SOW. Mix and Apply Paint w/ Paint Brush and Roller. Spray prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primers or finish coatings. Select the correct spray gun system for the material being applied. Pour paint into spray guns and adjust nozzles and paint mixes in order to get the proper paint flow andcoating thickness. Disassemble, clean, and reassemble sprayers and power equipment, using solvents, wire brushes, and clothsfor cleaning duties. Apply primer over any repairs made to railcar surfaces. Monitor painting operations in order to identify flaws such as blisters and streaks so that their causes can becorrected. Dispose of hazardous waste in an appropriate manner. Allow the sprayed product to dry and then touch up any spots that may have been missed. Select paint according to company requirements, and match colors of paint following specified color charts. Operate lifting and moving devices in order to move equipment or materials so that areas to be painted areaccessible. Verify paint consistency, using a viscosity meter. Set up portable equipment such as ventilators, exhaust units, ladders, and scaffolding.

Skills: Ability to paint efficiently and consistently in all positions. Able to stand for long periods of time with limited breaks. Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds and team lift up to 150 pounds. Work in extreme temperatures and elements for an extended period of time. Must be able to work in confined spaces. Must be able to work at elevated heights. Must be able to read and comprehend basic drawings and scope of work. Must possess basic math skills, addition, subtraction.

Qualities: Dependable Teachable Mechanically Inclined Committed to Personal Excellence (Safety, Quality, Productivity)

Experience and Education: High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate); At least 2 years, painting/finishing experience Required.