TM Track Machines is NOW HIRING a hard-working, reliable Painter!

4-day work week, Monday through Thursday! Paid every Friday!

Position Description:

Operate or tend painting machines to paint interior or exterior surfaces of railcar equipment. Trained in mixing his own paint according to manufacturer's product data sheet. Performs quality checks of his paint job while using a wet mil gauge to inspect the proper thickness of product coating.

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• 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 and coating thickness.
• Disassemble, clean, and reassemble sprayers and power equipment, using solvents, wire brushes, and cloths for 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 be corrected.
• 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 are accessible.
• Verify paint consistency, using a viscosity meter.
• Set up portable equipment such as ventilators, exhaust units, ladders, and scaffolding.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
• At least 2 years, paint experience, required.
• Dependable and consistent attendance/punctuality
• Ability to read and write in English
• Demonstrate ability to take initiative and effectively complete multiple tasks/job assignments per day

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This job description was last updated on May 28, 2025.