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The primary function of the Blast Operator is to operate blasting equipment to remove scale, paint and other foreign substances from inside and/or outside of cars and other materials.
Responsibilities Operates stationary blasting equipment to remove scale and other foriegn substances from inside and/or outside of cars and other materials Removes foreign matter from grit Dismantles parts of machines to remove foreign matter when stopped up Makes valve adjustments and minor repairs to blasting equipment and checks proper gauge to ensure equipment is in good working orderCleans cars as required before and after blasting Communicate with supervisors as neededKeeps work area in a clean and oderly manner Comply with established safety policies, support continuing safety awareness for safety, and when possible recommend specific changes and improvements to health and safety policies and programs.Qualifications Ability to read and interpret documents such as IO instructions, FM instructions, and work ordersHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED) Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide two digit numbers Ability to reason through and plan work details and procedures to obtain desired resultsKnowledge of railcar repairs Effective communication skills Basic computer knowledge Able to follow verbal and written instructions
*Physical Demands*
Must be able to stoop for extended periods and routinely move from kneeling to standing positions Must be able to perform overhead work for extended periods Must be able to safely lift (vertically) up to 51 lbs, regulary and safetly lift up to 85 lbs from ground to surfaceMust be able to push/pull (horizaontally) up to 140 pounds of force Must be able to climb ladders and perform work at elevated heights Must be able work in extreme temperature environments Must be able to physically enter confined space and work in enclosed environments
As of March 14, 2025, the hourly rate for this position is $27.96. The rate for this position is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Posting Duration This posting will remain open until the role is filled. As of the post date, the salary range for this position is: You may be eligible to participate in the Attendance (PTO) Incentive as well as a Safety and Quality Performance Incentive Plan, the details of which may be provided to the applicant upon hire. The rate for this position is determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareRefer a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeedBenefits information can be found at Careers | GATX Corporation
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