Finisher I (Paint Buffer/Finisher)

Ferrara; Holden (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrara is seeking a paint prep technician to help maintain surface quality on fleet components. You will sand down painted surfaces and operate a buffer to buff paint to a proper finish, following established procedures and safety standards.

Preferred candidates have 1 year of automotive paint prep experience and a high school diploma or GED, and can communicate professionally, follow directions, and work well in a team while meeting time and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Preferred 1-year experience in automotive paint prep and body repair
• Preferred high school diploma or GED
• Ability to run dual action sanders, grinders, and miscellaneous hand tools
• Ability to communicate professionally and follow directions
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to perform tasks within time standards and maintain quality standards
• Must have general knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards

Responsibilities

• Sand down painted surfaces
• Operate a buffer and understand the steps required to buff paint to a proper finish

Skills

Professional communication

Teamwork

Time management

Quality standards

OSHA/EPA knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dual action sander

Grinder

Hand tools

Job description

Ferrara/KME are premiere manufacturers of fire trucks and emergency response vehicles offering a full line of pumpers, aerials, industrial, wildland, and rescue apparatus. Working hands-on with both municipal and industrial fire departments, the Ferrara/KME team thrives on diagnosing departments' current apparatus limitations and response needs to custom design the perfect fire apparatus solution that will stand the test of time. Ferrara/KME 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.

Scope:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Sand down painted surfaces
• Operate a buffer and understand the steps required to buff paint to a proper finish

Physical Requirements:

• May be required to climb on vehicles and be required to wear fall protection
• Must keep the work area safe and clean to facility standards
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Required education, skills, and experiences to be successful:

• Preferred 1-year experience in automotive paint prep and body repair
• Preferred high school diploma or GED
• Ability to run dual action sanders, grinders, and miscellaneous hand tools
• Ability to communicate professionally and follow directions
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to perform tasks within time standards and maintain quality standards
• Must have general knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards

Physical demands of this role:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, and climbing up and down ladders and scaffolding
• Ability to regularly lift and move 40 lbs. without assistance
• Ability to work with arms above head
• Ability to work from ladders or scaffolding
• Ability to operate and understand the operation of all protective safety equipment in the area.
• Ability to wear a dust mask and/or respirator
• Ability to work in non-temperature-controlled environments
• Ability to stand at a workstation for ten hours a day (Minus specific breaks)

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 also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunities for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.

Terex Purpose Video Terex Careers Video Terex Early Talent Video Terex Corporation is a global leader in specialized equipment solutions, serving essential sectors such as emergency services, waste and recycling, utilities, and construction. Our diversified portfolio positions us in resilient, high-demand markets with strong long-term growth potential. We design and manufacture advanced specialty vehicles—including fire, ambulance, and recreational vehicles—alongside waste collection vehicles, materials processing machinery, mobile elevating work platforms, and equipment for the electric utility industry. Through our global dealer, parts and service network and true value-creating digital solutions, we deliver best-in-class lifecycle support, helping customers maximize return on investment. With a strong manufacturing footprint in the United States and operations across Europe, India, and Asia Pacific, Terex combines global reach with local expertise to capture opportunities worldwide. Our strategy is clear: exceed customer expectations, invest in innovation, leverage our diversified portfolio, and deliver consistent, profitable growth for our shareholders. For more information, please visit www.terex.com.