GATX · 2 days ago
Auto Blast Operator
US-TX-Hearne
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expGATX Corporation is an industry leader with over 125 years of success, providing a collaborative environment for its employees. The Auto Blast Operator will operate automatic blast equipment to clean railcars and associated parts while ensuring safety and efficiency in the blasting process.
Financial ServicesIndustrialTransportationVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Removes trucks from railcar prior to the car entering the blast booth and puts trucks back under car after blasting is complete
Operates automatic blast in an efficient and safe manner, and manually blasts and cleans areas of railcar that have paint, dirt, scale, and other materials on them after auto blast cycle
Removes all debris and covers specific parts and areas of railcar prior to the car entering the automatic blast booth
Uncovers such parts after blasting is complete
Hooks up railcar to rabbit system to pull car into blast booth
Moves railcars with transfer tables, trackmobile, and winches
Adjust controls on equipment to regulate speed of travel of railcar in automatic blast booth to attain required profile
Pours or shovels abrasive material into feed hopper to replenish supply
Operates stationary blasting equipment to remove scale and other foreign substances from inside and/or outside of cars and other materials
Dismantles parts of machines to remove foreign matter when stopped up
Changes hoses and hose fitting when necessary, and performs other minor repairs to blast equipment
Welds jacket patches after blasting operation is complete
Finishes weld by removing slag and grinding when necessary
Communicate with supervisors as needed
Keeps work area in a clean and orderly 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
Qualification
Required
Ability to read and interpret documents such as IO instructions, FM instructions, and work orders
High 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 results
Knowledgeable of railcar repairs
Effective communication skills
Basic computer knowledge
Able to follow verbal and written instructions
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., regularly and safely lift up to 85 lbs. from the ground surface
Must be able to push/pull (horizontally) 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
Preferred
1-2 years' experience in Blasting
1-2 years' experience in Welding
Benefits
Attendance (PTO) Incentive
Safety and Quality Performance Incentive Plan
Company
GATX
GATX is an equipment finance company based in Chicago, Illinois.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$400M2025-10-23Post Ipo Debt· $400M
1987-11-05IPO
Leadership Team
M
Max Epstein
Founder
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