Paint & Blast Supervisor

Supervise the railcar paint and blast process, preparation technicians, and the correct usage of all paint and blast equipment. Operate or tend paint pumps to paint railcar surfaces of railcar equipment. Conduct blast and coating inspections, ensuring proper implementation of safety measures and personal protective equipment. Provide sufficient training for painting staff and oversee all stencil technicians/activities. Proficient in using blast and coating measuring and testing devices in accordance with paint manufacturer and customer specifications.

• Supervises blasters and responsible for all blasting operations.
• Supervises painters and is responsible for coating application over prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primers or finish coatings.
• Select the correct application systems for coatings being applied.
• Responsible for proper cleaning, and reassembling sprayers and power equipment, using solvents, wire brushes, and cloths for cleaning duties.
• Monitor painting operations in order to identify flaws such as blisters, runs/sags and streaks so that their causes can be corrected.
• Dispose of hazardous waste in an appropriate manner.
• Oversees painter prep personnel for proper preparation prior to applying coatings.
• Supervises finishers and is responsible for the removal and reassembly of gates, valves, hatches, etc.
• Select paint according to company requirements and match colors of paint following specified color charts.
• Adjust controls on infrared ovens, heat lamps, portable ventilators, and exhaust units in order to speed the drying of coatings between coats.
• Responsible for decal personnel, designs, lettering, or other identifying items to finished products, using paint brushes or paint sprayers and/or supervises stenciling.
• Lay out logos, symbols, or designs on painted surfaces, according to blueprint specifications, using measuring instruments, stencils, and patterns.
• Verify paint consistency, using a viscosity meter. Administer Surface Contamination Tests if required.
• Use proper testing techniques to meet the quality standards of AAR and NACE.
• Knowledge to reference AAR Field Manual, C III MSRP Appendix L, SSPC, NACE, CFR 49 standards.
• Responsible for proper completion of all paperwork on reporting procedures.
• Trained to perform intermediate and final bake procedures on all railcar and/or equipment.
• Atmospheric testing and holiday testing procedures when required.