Interior Blaster
Core
Prepares the interior or exterior surface of tank or hopper cars for coating by removing rust, slag, and contaminants using abrasive blasting, grinding, and spraying equipment.
Role type
Industrial maintenance technician (tank car interior blaster)
Builds
Coated and repaired tank/hopper cars for the railcar fleet
Domain
Rail transport / Industrial maintenance
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Abrasive blasting, grinding, airless spray application, equipment maintenance, PPE usage, safety compliance
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Handheld blast nozzles, airless spray equipment, forklift
Responsibilities
Remove rust, weld slag, and scale from tank interiors; grind weld spatter and sharp edges; apply protective coatings and decals; monitor baking temperatures; maintain work area and equipment
Seniority
Entry-level, hands-on IC
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