Finisher I

ES Utilities South Dakota-USA; Snyder (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Smeal Apparatus in Snyder, NE, is seeking an on-site painter/buffer to prepare vehicles for painting in a fast-paced shop environment.

You will grind welds, buff, sand, and apply primer as part of a production team, maintaining safety and quality while meeting daily goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Vocational training in body/work vehicle repair.
• Experience buffing and swirl-mark removal.
• Wet sanding experience preferred.
• Ability to read tape measures.
• Ability to work in a team and follow safety guidelines.
• Willingness to work overtime.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Grind welds and prep for painting.
• Maintain and clean paint equipment.
• Sand vehicle for painting.
• Buff basic items.
• Apply primer and body filler.
• Mask and tape areas for painting.
• Caulk exterior areas.
• Ensure production goals are met.
• Maintain safe, clean work area.
• Assist other teams as needed.

Skills

Buffing

Swirl removal

Wet sanding

Teamwork

Tape measure

English

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Education

HS Diploma

Vocational body repair

Tools

Basic hand tools

Power tools

Paint equipment

Job description

Smeal is recognized as a premier manufacturer, inventor, and innovator of custom fire apparatus. The company offers a full line of custom and commercial pumpers, rescue pumpers, aerial ladders, and urban interface vehicles. Smeal is committed to leading the industry in high-quality fire apparatus, delivery times and customer experience. Smeal sells its products worldwide and is based in Synder, NE.

Smeal Apparatus, along with peer fire apparatus companies such as Spartan ER, are 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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Grind welds and other areas of the vehicle as needed to prepare for painting
• Maintain and clean paint equipment
• Sand vehicle to prepare for painting
• Perform buffing on basic items, i.e. smart access and smaller items
• Use body filler and prepare area for painting
• Use paint equipment to apply primer coat of paint
• Complete taping and masking as needed for body work and painting
• Caulk the exterior areas of vehicle to prepare for painting
• Self-check work and inspect prior processes
• Meet production goals
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Initiate process improvements when able
• Work in close proximity to customer, as needed
• Operate any equipment or tools needed to perform the job
• Assist other team members and departments as needed
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent experience
• Vocational training in body/work vehicle repair or equivalent experience
• Experience buffing
• Experience swirl-mark removing
• Wet sanding experience preferred
• Ability to use basic hand and power tools
• Ability to read and use a tape measure to precise measurements
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to maintain attendance within company guidelines
• Ability to retain and apply instructions
• Positive attitude
• Work overtime on short notice
• Embrace change
• Basic computer skills
• Basic math skills; addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Must be detailed orientated
• Ability to read and understand truck specification documents
• Ability to communicate and understand in English
• Ability to work within safety guidelines
• Must be self-motivated
• Must be able to work with little to no supervision after two weeks

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Individuals in this position must be able to wear a respirator as needed to perform job duties. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods of time and to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The associate frequently is required to talk or hear. The associate is required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel or crawl over, under and around equipment. The associate is required to frequently work from a ladder or at heights up to 11 feet off the ground. May be exposed to vibration. The associate must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds frequently, move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

General production environment. The noise level ranges from moderate to loud occasionally. Environment may be warm or cool, depending on weather and other factors.

SCHEDULE:

Hours depend on business and department needs. All positions are subject to overtime as needed. Overtime can be scheduled by adding additional days to the scheduled days for the week or by extending the hours worked. See a supervisor for information on overtime worked in a particular department.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities. The associate may be asked to assist in the training of new associates on specific duties.

*This job description is intended to outline those functions typically performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This description is not intended to be all inclusive or to limit the discretionary authority of supervisors to assign other tasks of similar nature or level of responsibility. Spartan ER reserves the right to change or assign to this position as required at any time.

Terex Corporation is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law. Terex Corporation a