Blaster

HoustonOn-siteFull-time

AI Summary

Operates blasting equipment to remove rust, scale, paint and foreign materials from railcars and related equipment, preparing surfaces for priming and painting while performing preventative maintenance on blast systems.

About this role

Transco Railway Products, Inc.

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Who We Are:

Transco Railway Products, Inc. has been the leader in providing railcar maintenance and services to the railcar industry. We have earned the reputation for honesty, integrity, and superior quality which has allowed us to establish a committed customer base. Transco is part of Marmon - a strong, growing, global organization that consists of more than 100 autonomous manufacturing and service companies.

Job Description:

We are looking for a Blaster to operate blasting equipment to remove rust, scale, paint and other foreign materials from the interior and exterior of railcars and its related equipment. This is a role where you will work in a TEAM environment where safety always comes first.

Job Requirements:

Operate blasting equipment to remove scale, paint and other foreign substances from inside and/or outside of railcars and other materials to prime, paint and stencil the interior and/or exterior surfaces of railcars or equipment.
Adjust equipment as necessary to perform efficient and proper blasting.
Surface preparation of non-finished railcars and components using various blast media methods.
Perform preventative maintenance procedures for blast and recovery systems.
The ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
The ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving the whole body such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
The ability to lift 50 pounds with proper body mechanics.
Ability to work within a teamwork environment with regular and predictable attendance.
Keep materials area and other work areas clean and orderly and report potential hazards.
Able to pass drug screen, physical.

What We Offer:

Transco strives to be the Employer of Choice. Our generous benefits package includes:

Benefits on Day 1
Medical/Dental/Vision with first in class vendors
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Account (Medical and Dependent Care)
Company Paid Benefits: Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
4 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Vacation Benefits
401k with generous company match and additional employer annual contribution.

Don’t worry if you think that you do not meet all the qualifications. The tools, technology, and methodologies we use are constantly changing and we value talent and interest over specific experience.

It is the policy of Transco to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, and to recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate persons in all job without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation, gender identify, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic protected by the law.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.