Finisher I

ES Utilities South Dakota-USA; Florida; On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

E-ONE, a Terex Corporation member in Florida, seeks a dedicated assembler to prepare, sand, grind, and repair units for welding and assembly. You will follow procedures, inspect components, and ensure surfaces meet cosmetic and structural standards on large, custom vehicles.

You will handle tools and materials, maintain safety, and work within a production team to keep schedules and quality high. This on-site role emphasizes precision and reliability in a fast-paced shop environment.

Qualifications

• Must follow safety and quality standards.
• Read and interpret process sheets and instructions.
• Commit to maintaining clean and safe work area.

Responsibilities

• Sand or grind parts and bevel edges for welding prep.
• Identify dents, holes, and substrate defects; document findings.
• Ensure material and tools are ready and moved to the work area.
• Inspect cabs and components for defects and surface conditions.
• Apply fillers and sanding to meet surface finish requirements.
• Maintain cosmetic finish and inspect welds for quality.

Skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Spraying equipment

Forklifts

Job description

E-ONE manufactures custom and commercial fire trucks including pumpers and tankers, aerial ladders and platforms, rescues of all sizes, quick attack units, industrial trucks, and ARFF (aircraft rescue firefighting vehicles).

Established in 1974, E-ONE has grown to become an industry leader in just a few decades, and today employs more than 1,000 people who manufacture over 400 fire trucks per year. Innovation has been the company's driving force and continues to be the impetus behind its pursuit of innovative technologies. The result is state‑of‑the‑art fire rescue vehicles recognized for superior firefighting and rescue capabilities.

E-ONE is part of Terex Corporation, a global designer and manufacturer of specialized vehicles and equipment, including fire and emergency vehicles, waste and recycling equipment, RV's, and machinery supporting construction, utilities, and infrastructure. With operations across the U.S. and globally, we are committed to safety, innovation, and quality while building products our customers depend on every day.

Job Summary

Perform duties to sand, grind, mount, or repair units in preparation for welding, assembly operations, or painting. Ensure work meets specifications as part of the manufacture of large, custom, special‑purpose vehicles while working within prescribed procedures and routines.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Sand or grind parts and bevel edges in preparation for welding. Feather, flute, flat‑grind, and level‑grind surfaces as needed. Remove severe corners or other surface conditions that may create stress areas subject to fatigue fractures.
• Remove sharp edges or burrs and identify dents, holes, and other substrate defects. Work from process sheets, shop orders, prints, schedules, pick lists, and instructions.
• Review material and production requirements. Obtain and organize necessary tools and materials and move them to the work area.
• Blow off and wipe down components or units to remove grit, grease, and other foreign material.
• Inspect cabs, bodies, and component structures for obvious defects, including dents in panel sections, rough weld beads, fractures, uneven or wavy surfaces, and similar conditions.
• Correct surface defects by applying fillers and filing or sanding areas to meet surface‑finish requirements. Apply primer over corrected body areas and exposed aluminum as required.
• Wire‑brush welds to remove smoke and residue. Grind and remove excess weld beads to create smooth surfaces. Apply compound and buff surfaces to meet cosmetic criteria and specifications.
• Recognize and report weld defects such as fractures, voids, porosity, and distortion.
• Identify part surfaces requiring a smooth finish. Sand, apply polishing compound, and buff as required.
• Change grades of abrasives or compounds to meet finishing requirements and prepare surfaces for future processing or final finishing.
• Clean and buff surfaces such as tread plate and remove scratches from non‑painted surfaces.
• Remove doors or other components as necessary, place them on work stands or fixtures, and install required hinges and backup bars.
• Flat‑sand specified pieces and vary sander pressure to create a symmetrical pattern across the surface that meets cosmetic requirements.
• Monitor the quality of work performed within the assigned area of responsibility.
• Follow established work standards and procedures.
• Perform work within established physical requirements, including lifting up to 45 pounds and walking, kneeling, squatting, and standing for extended periods.

Other Duties May Include

• Perform or assist with other operations as required or directed to maintain workflow and respond to production requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor to help maintain production schedules.

Tools and Equipment Used

Hand and power tools, spraying equipment, forklifts, fixtures, sanders, grinders, tape measures, squares, and files.

Position Expectations

1. 1. Safety Follow E-ONE General Health & Safety Rules and maintain safe operating conditions within the assigned area of responsibility. Notify coworkers and supervisors of hazardous acts or conditions. Properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE) and only use defect‑free equipment. Promote safety within the department, use proper lifting techniques and overhead hoists when appropriate, and maintain a clean and safe work environment in accordance with the 5S philosophy. Participate in hazard communication training and safety meetings.
2. 2. Quality Take responsibility for the quality of work performed and produce defect‑free work. Understand and follow the requirements of the company's quality system as they apply to assigned duties and responsibilities. Inspect work to ensure conformance with process control instructions, specifications, and quality standards. Identify and segregate nonconforming products and assist with corrective and preventive actions when appropriate.
3. 3. Flexibility