Location: Meridian,MS, USA
This is a Job Description for Finishing Technician 2 in Meridian, MississippiSummary: The Engineering Foreman is responsible for inspecting track structures and roadbed for conditions that might endanger or delay trains; ensure compliance with maintenance standards; ensure compliance with regulatory standards; and where warranted, facilitate and/or supervise maintenance and repair of defective conditions.Duties & Responsibilities: Learn and adhere to all CFRS safety procedures. Learn the basic flow and logistics of railroad industry and repair business. Keep work area clean and in orderly manner to comply with CFRS, OSHA and environmental rules and regulations. Follow written and verbal directions and have basic math, reading, and writing skills, while effectively working in a team environment including but not limited to BRC work order understanding and execution without instructional intervention. Thorough understanding of railcar, components and/or shop work order. Blow off railcars and inspect condition. Confirm railcars are clean, dry and free from foreign objects prior to blasting. Cover car parts with protective materials (burlap, paper, cloth) to prevent blast media from damaging sensitive railcar components. Remove cover material after blasting. Operate blasting equipment, internal/external, to prepare railcar surface for coatings or surface cleanliness based on individual railcar blasting requirements. Surface preparation of non-railcar components using various blast media methods. Change various hose sizes and nozzle when necessary. Clean, maintain and properly store equipment. Dismantle, assemble and adjust blasting equipment, as necessary, to ensure equipment operates per manufacturer's specifications. Adjust equipment is necessary to perform efficient and proper blasting, including but not limited to, grit recovery systems. Move and position scaffolding as necessary. Assist the finishing department as required. Perform blast profile measurements by using profile tape and dial indicator. Set-up and operate various hand and power tools such as, but not limited to, blasting equipment, grinders, wire and sanding discs, etc. Successfully complete these positions' Education/Formal Training requirements. Wear PPE in appropriate areasRequirementsand Qualifications[]{# Hlk142289191}[]{# Hlk142304825}: Successfully pass the following courses with an 80% or higher score coordinated by CF Rail Management: Documented training to set up and operate or drive equipment such as, but not limited to: forklift, manlift, crane, backhoe, skid loader, hoist, hydraulic boom. Reasoning skills Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Language skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Mathematical skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.EqualOpportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.