- Company: Progress Rail Services Corp.
- Location: Country Terrace, Pennsylvania
- Salary: Pay not listed
Progress Rail Services Corp. at a glance
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Federal funding recipient: largest known award $85K from the Department of Defense (started Feb 11, 2015) — via USAspending.gov
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Painter III at Progress Rail Services Corp. in Country Terrace, Pennsylvania
What This Role Involves
The role of a Painter III at Progress Rail Services Corp. involves the application of state-of-the-art processes to sand, grind, prep, mask, tape, apply decals, and spray locomotives. Responsibilities include painting the interior, exterior, underframe, and truck parts of these vehicles.
Key Responsibilities
- Sanding and grinding surfaces for optimal paint application
- Prepping surfaces by cleaning and priming as necessary
- Masking and taping to ensure precise painting areas
- Applying decals with precision
- Operating spray equipment to apply paint evenly across the locomotive
- Overseeing the Packaging Department, which prepares the locomotives for final touches
What We're Looking For
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in painting or a related field
- Familiarity with various paint materials and application techniques
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Dexterity and attention to detail for precise work on locomotives
- Physical stamina to handle the demands of the job, including lifting heavy objects
- Basic understanding of safety protocols in a manufacturing environment
More About Progress Rail Services Corp.
Progress Rail Services Corp. is a leading provider of rail equipment and services. The PRS Facility located in Muncie, Indiana, specializes in the maintenance and repair of locomotives. Our team works on some of the most advanced and complex machinery used in the transportation industry.
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- The Thoroughbred Locomotive from Norfolk Southern - cornerstone of modern freight operations - ad-hoc-news.de
- Caterpillar Unit Drops Antitrust Suit Against Wabtec - Law360
- Freight locomotive suppliers Wabtec and Progress Rail end antitrust case - Stock Titan
- Progress Rail Suit Against Wabtec Over ‘Anticompetitive Conduct’ Settled Out of Court (UPDATED Feb. 27, 2026) - Railway Age
- Progress Rail sells MOW equipment leasing business - Progressive Railroading
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Working in Country Terrace, Pennsylvania
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National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
National job openings rate: 4.6% — via BLS JOLTS
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.1% — via FRED
National quits rate: 1.9% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
Weekly initial unemployment claims: 197,000 — via FRED
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
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- Attention to Detail
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Typical preparation needed: Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed. Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. — via O*NET
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Salary & compensation
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Listing facts
- Role Painter III
- Employer Progress Rail Services Corp.
- Location Country Terrace, Pennsylvania
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted August 2, 2026
- Apply by September 2, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (277 words)
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- Cut, shape, fit, join, mold, or otherwise process materials, using hand tools, power tools, or machinery.
- Apply finishes to objects being crafted.
- Develop concepts or creative ideas for craft objects.
- Select materials for use based on strength, color, texture, balance, weight, size, malleability and other characteristics.
- Advertise products and work, using media such as internet advertising and brochures.
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