METRO EAST INDUSTRIES, INC.
LOCOMOTIVE PAINTER / BLASTER
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Prepare, coat, and finishes metal and/or other surfaces.
- Operate conventional and airless spray equipment to apply industrial paint finishes on metal and other types of surfaces
- Mix and apply alkyds, epoxies, gel coats, powder coats, urethane, zinc epoxies and water borne paint systems according to a prescribed formula.
- Adjust nozzles on spray guns to obtain the proper dispersion of the spray and monitor the flow and viscosity of the paint for solution
- Clean paint lines, paint guns and perform other cleaning preventative maintenance to ensure that painting apparatus remains in working order
- Regulate the temperature and air circulation in drying ovens
- May also perform duties of Prep and Sandblast Worker
- Initiate and maintains all applicable paperwork as required
- Follow all safety rules and practices
Job Requirements:
- Able to clean grease, dirt, rust, old paint from equipment using solvent, water, rags, brushes, pneumatic wire brush and chipping hammer.
- Knowledgeable in the use of painting/blasting tools not limited to paint guns, sanding tools and material blasters, grinding tools, etc.
- Mix and apply uniform paint coatings according to customer and industry specifications.
- Prepares equipment for painting and blasting restoration, tapes and mask equipment, mixes paint and color matches.
- Inspects finished product for overall quality and follow established safety procedures.
- Ability to work around chemicals and fumes common to paint and body repair.
- Lift up to 80+ pounds as needed and perform tasks that require climbing and balancing on ladders and platforms.
- Able to pass drug screen and physical.
Requirements:
- Prefer High School Education or GED
- Mechanical aptitude
- Read instruments and gauges
- Capable use of hand and power tools and pneumatic tools
- Work around mobile equipment
- Work from heights over 6”
- Work on varied surfaces (concrete floors, gravel, locomotive walkways)
- Constant standing, walking
- Medically qualified for respirator use
- Frequent bending, crouching, stooping, kneeling, squatting, overhead reaching, climbing ladders
- Frequent work below waist level and above shoulder level
- Confined space work
- High physical demand working environment
Work Environment:
- Temperature controlled facility
- Work in all weather conditions
- High noise levels (above 85 decibels)
- Dusty/dirty environment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27 - $37 / hr., depending on skill level
Benefits:
- 401(k) program w/ company match
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Vacation and holiday pay available
Schedule:
- 40 - 50 hour weeks
- Training on 1st shift (6 weeks)
- Position may transition to 2nd shift full time
- Weekday (Mon-Fri)
Company's website:
Benefit Conditions:
- 120 calendar day probationary employment status
- Waiting period for benefits will apply
- Only full-time employees eligible
- Candidate will be required to join Union
About MEI:
Founded in 1990 by the Ortyl family, MEI initially entered the industry with railcar repair service for railroads, leasing companies and private shippers. Our capability was expanded in 1995 by adding a Locomotive Division that provided repair services, both in the shop and in the field, This expansion allowed Metro East Industries to offer an even broader spectrum of services to Class 1 railroads, short line railroads, leasing companies, OEM's and industrial accounts.
As the business progressed, Metro East Industries has continuously upgraded its facilities. Occupying 100 acres in East Saint Louis/Alorton, Illinois, this industry leader has consistently added to and upgraded its two railcar repair shops, its two blasting, painting and lining shops, its locomotive shop, locomotive paint shop and scrapping/reclamation area, along with railcar and locomotive storage yards. Our facility footprint now encompasses over 500,000 square feet of floor space and 30 miles of internal track footage.
After more than 30 years in business, the team has grown to 450 experienced employees, and we are confident our team is the best in the industry. The average employee has 17 years of experience, and we strive to protect each and every one of them. Our safety program involves total employee participation and has kept our team out of harm's way.
Now a third generation family business, we are committed to serving our customers and our employees. We are confident you will find our values of teamwork, efficiency and top notch customer service present in every aspect of our business.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.00 - $37.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Auto body repair: 1 year (Required)
- Auto painting: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
Work Location: In person
