Rubberliner Trainee

Reagent Chemical & Research, LLC., headquartered in Ringoes, NJ, is the #1 Hydrochloric Acid (HCl) specialty logistics company in North America with 45+ locations across the U.S. and large truck and rail fleets. Employment with Reagent Chemical offers a competitive salary package, 401k matching & profit sharing, PTO, 10 paid holidays, and a comprehensive health benefits package.  Our health benefits package offers medical – including a free employee-only option, dental, vision, life, disability & supplemental coverages, as well as an HSA and FSA.

This full time position will report to the Maintenance Supervisor at the Rail Shop located in St Gabriel, LA. The position will be on 1st shift Monday-Friday and requires 40 hours with possible overtime and weekend coverage. We welcome applications from both entry-level and experienced Rubber Liners to apply.

Duties / Responsibilities:

A Rubber Liner is expected to have mechanical aptitude and experience. Rubber Liners inspect interiors of rail cars/trailers/vessels/tanks, spark test, sandblast, and apply adhesives, interior linings, service equipment fittings.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Working closely with others in the railcar rubber-lining department to perform all functions relative to railcar disassembly, assembly, cleaning and spark testing of rubber-lined railcars.


• Inspecting and repairing other rubber-lined vessels, including trailers and storage tanks.


• Includes the tasks of sand blasting, adhesive applications, stock cutting, and lining applications.


• The work must comply with federal regulatory and industry requirements as well as company procedures & requirements.


• Less than 15% travel to perform rubber-lining duties at remote locations throughout the United States. 

Required Skills / Abilities

• Ability to work quickly and accurately with attention to detail.


• Ability to reprioritize based on current dynamics.


• Communication – Strong interpersonal skills to build rapport; ability to proactively seek solutions using diplomacy and tact, ability to collaborate and cooperate with others.


• Decision-making, which demonstrates sound judgment for results and is cost-efficient.


• Railroad Knowledge – Preferably, rail and quality assurance experience.


• On the job training will be provided.

Education and Experience: 

• 3-5 years of mechanical experience.


• High school education or general education (GED).


• Experience as a Level I, II, or III Rubber Liner in the rubber lining, rail industry or related field highly desired.


• Ability to work in a confined space.


• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. 

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