Job Description
Job Description
Industrial Railcar Painter
Location: Washington Heights Area
Full-Time or Contract
Project 12-14 months
Pay: $28–$444/hr (Based on Experience)
We are seeking a skilled Industrial Railcar Painter to apply protective coatings and finishes to railway equipment, including locomotives, passenger cars, and freight cars. This position plays a key role in ensuring both the aesthetic quality and long-term durability of rail assets by protecting them from corrosion, wear, and environmental damage.
Key Responsibilities:
- Surface Preparation: Clean and prep metal surfaces by removing old coatings, rust, and contaminants using sanding, sandblasting, scraping, and washing techniques.
- Paint Application: Apply primers, paints, varnishes, sealers, and other finishes using spray guns, rollers, and brushes to achieve smooth, even coverage.
- Mixing & Matching: Mix paints and coatings to match required specifications and desired finishes.
- Tool Maintenance: Operate and maintain painting equipment such as airless sprayers, brushes, and rollers, ensuring proper function and cleanliness.
- Safety Compliance: Follow all safety protocols and wear appropriate PPE to prevent exposure to hazardous materials.
- Quality Control: Inspect finished work to ensure quality standards are met, and make touch-ups or corrections as needed.
- Team Collaboration: Work alongside other painters and inspectors to complete projects on schedule and to client expectations.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Prior experience in industrial or automotive painting, ideally with metal surfaces.
- Skilled in surface prep, paint mixing, and a variety of application techniques.
- Familiarity with different coatings and finishes.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. and work in PPE within a paint booth environment.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Paint training certification is a plus.