Strasburg Rail Road Company

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Painter – part time

FLSA: Non-exempt

POSITION REPORTS TO: Mechanical Shop Superintendent

POSITION PURPOSE: A Painter’s primary purpose is to prepare surfaces for the application of paint, varnish, and other industrial coatings. A Painter makes repairs to surfaces prior to coating applications, selects proper products for their application, determines the number of coats and application method to achieve the desired finish.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Remove existing coatings and prepare surfaces for new coatings by scraping, cleaning, sanding, blasting or the use of chemical strippers.
• Make repairs to surfaces by patching, filling, welding, and grinding prior to the application of coatings.
• Select appropriate coatings and application methods for the surface to be coated and the desired finish texture.
• Maintain paint spray booth, spray painting equipment and specialty PPE in good working condition.
• Keep workplace clean and orderly.
• Comply with instructions provided by supervisor or designees.
• Operate machinery such as but not limited to forklifts, telehandlers, skid-steer loader, backhoe to move items to and from prep/paint areas.
• Operate hand-held power tools such as sanders, buffers, angle grinders, drills, etc.
• Perform additional duties as required.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS:

• Selects proper coatings for jobs and applies them using suitable methods.
• Prepares surfaces thoroughly and appropriately prior to application of coatings.
• Minimizes spills and overspray to prevent waste of coating products and ensure only specified surfaces are coated.
• Maintains all assigned equipment in good repair, ready for use.
• Shows up to work on time, properly attired and prepared to work.
• Enthusiastically aids Team Members to accomplish department goals.
• Works safely and efficiently and maintains a clean and orderly workplace.
• Complies with instructions from superiors and works independently when required.
• Complies with all policies outlined in the Employee Handbook or supplemental policy or guideline memos from the President.
• Works well with others

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum two (2) years previous experience as a painter or in the application of industrial coatings.
• Familiarity with the use, care and maintenance of spray-painting equipment.
• Solid knowledge of commercial and industrial painting techniques.
• Willingness to work at heights on ladders, scaffolds, man lifts or on top of rail mounted equipment.
• Enthusiasm for the company and its mission.
• Ability to carry out verbal or written instructions.
• Familiarity with basic hand and power tool operation.
• Possession of valid driver’s license.
• Organizational skills and careful attention to detail.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
• Positive attitude and personal confidence in management
• Willingness and desire to learn.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Part-time, approximately (24) hours per week. Regular shop hours are 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. Shift has regular variations due to changing projects, priorities, and other factors.
• Work is primarily indoors, though many duties will require occasional outdoor work in all weather conditions during all seasons.
• Work requires regular social contact with Team Members, customers, and vendors.
• Occasional exposure to very hot or very cold temperatures.
• Frequent exposure in a shop setting to soot, dust, oil, paint, and other potentially hazardous substances.
• Frequent work in confined spaces.
• Frequent need for personal protective equipment.
• Extended periods of walking or standing.
• Frequent lifting in excess of 50 pounds.

INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job descriptions assist organizations in ensuring that the hiring process is fairly administered and that qualified Team Members are selected. They are also essential to an effective appraisal system and related promotion, transfer, layoff, and termination decisions. Well-constructed job descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Peripheral tasks, only incidentally related to each position have been excluded. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the positions. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements delineated be interpreted as all-inclusive. Supervisors as deemed appropriate may assign additional functions and requirements. In accordance to the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the Team Member or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Team Members can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.