Finisher II

SMEAL SFA, LLC; Snyder (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Smeal Apparatus is seeking a dedicated painter prep worker to prep trucks for painting, buff and sand surfaces, apply primers, and ensure clean finishes at Snyder, NE. This role requires precision, manual dexterity, and adherence to safety procedures.

You will read measurements, use common tools, and work in a team to meet production goals while maintaining quality and timely delivery of vehicles.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Vocational training in body/work vehicle repair or equivalent experience.
• Experience buffing is required.
• Experience swirl-mark removing is required.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Tape measure reading

Hand tools usage

Teamwork

English communication

Detail oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational training in body/work vehicle repair

Tools

Basic hand and power tools

Job description

Smeal, a REV Group brand, 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 Snyder, NE.

Smeal Apparatus 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.

Painter prep prepare trucks to be painted in the paint booth.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily:

• 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.

Employee Signature:

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

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