This is a Job Description for a Finishing Technician 2 in Meridian, Mississippi

　　Summary: Our rail industry roots began in 1928 when Fred H. Sasser founded Central West Refrigerator Despatch (CRDX). The following year, the Great Depression plunged the global economy into chaos. But Mr. Sasser persevered, taking the necessary steps to enhance his business and keeping his commitment to treating customers as partners. More than 90 years later, his spirit continues to guide our approach. When you entrust CF Rail Services to repair and service your railcars, our team's commitment is to return them in better condition than when they came to us.

　　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 railcar is 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 manufacturers specifications. Adjust equipment as is necessary to perform efficient and proper blasting, including but not limited to, grit recovery systems. Move and position scaffolding as necessary. Assist finishing department as required. Perform blast profile measurements by use of 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 this positions "Education/Formal Training" requirements. Wear PPE in appropriate areas

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　　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.

　　Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.