Railcar Blaster - Montréal, Canada - GATX

GATX

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Montréal, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

OUR COMPANY:

Since its creation 125 years ago, GATX has continued to demonstrate its strong leadership in the leasing and maintenance of Rail cars in North America, India and Europe.

By joining our company, you can expect to build a career in a stable and safety-focused environment; one that promotes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the workplace.

At GATX, our people are our strongest asset and we take care of them.

We provide the kind of paid trainings and opportunities for long-term career growth and we recognize hard workers that strive to make a difference so they can achieve their highest potential.

OPEN POSITIONS:
RAILCAR BLASTER

GATX Rail Canada is looking for individuals to fill several full-time positions as RAILCAR BLASTER for its railcars maintenance facility located at 9300 Boulevard Maurice Duplessis in Montreal, Quebec.

The individuals on these roles operate the blast equipment to remove paint, dirt, scale and other materials from inside and/or outside of railcars and associated parts with abrasive steel grit.

As a RAILCAR BLASTER at GATX you will be part of a diverse and inclusive team that strives to provide quality railcar maintenance to its customers while maintaining the highest standards in workplace health and Safety.

As part of the Montreal team, you will be provided with multiple opportunities to advance your career and make valuable contributions to our organization.

AT GATX WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE

Competitive salaries and growth opportunities
Good working environment, stability and a good work/life balance
Fringe Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance) at zero cost to the employee and their eligible dependents
Retirement Saving (RRSP)
Paid Sick leave and paid vacation
Continuous training and development

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

Adjust blasting equipment, change hoses and fittings as needed.
Execute assigned tasks according to the Health and Safety directives at GATX, in particular with the wearing of Personal Protective Equipment (protective clothing, helmets, goggles, gangs, etc.)
Inspect the quality of the work performed our customers has been carried out in a timely manner and according to GATX standards.
Maintain a clean and organized workplace. Support ongoing awareness in Health and Safety and where possible recommend changes and improvements to existing policies and programs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to stoop for extended periods and routinely move from kneeling to standing positions
Must be able to perform overhead work for extended periods
Must be able to lift (vertically) up to 85 pounds from the ground surface
Must be able to push/pull (horizontally) up to 140 pounds
Must be able to climb ladders and perform work at elevated heights
Must be able to work in extreme temperature environments Must be able to physically enter confined space (rail car manways as small as 18" in diameter) and work in enclosed environments

WORK SCHEDULES:

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Morning Shift: Monday to Friday: 6:00AM - 2:30PM.
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Afternoon Shift: Monday to Thursday: 2:30 PM -1:00 AM.

GATX embraces diversity, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.