Touch-Up Painter

Touch-Up PainterLocation: Salt Lake City, UT Type: Contract To Hire Compensation: $23 - $27 hourlyPosition Summary: The Touch-Up Painter is responsible for performing detailed paint repair and finish work on rail cars to ensure cosmetic quality, corrosion protection, and compliance with customer and industry standards. This role focuses on correcting paint defects, damage, or wear after primary coating, assembly, or testing.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform touch-up painting on rail car bodies, components, and assembliesRepair scratches, chips, runs, sags, overspray, and coating defectsPrepare surfaces through sanding, masking, cleaning, and feather-edgingMix paints and coatings per specifications (epoxy, urethane, primer, topcoat)Apply coatings using spray guns, brushes, and rollers as requiredMatch colors and finishes to existing coatings and customer specificationsInspect completed work for quality, thickness, adhesion, and appearanceFollow rail customer standards, paint specifications, and work instructionsMaintain a clean and safe work area; properly handle and dispose of materialsComply with all safety, environmental, and PPE requirementsSupport final inspections and rework as needed prior to deliveryRequired Qualifications1+ year of painting experience (commercial, residential, shop, or related environment)Basic understanding of surface preparation (sanding, masking, cleaning)Ability to follow written work instructions and paint specificationsWillingness to learn rail-specific coatings, processes, and quality standardsAttention to detail and pride in workmanshipAbility to safely use hand tools and painting equipmentAbility to stand, bend, reach, and work around large equipmentAbility to work in a manufacturing or shop environment and wear required PPESystem One, and its subsidiaries including Joul, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan. System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.