Fire Apparatus Painter — Employee-Owned Team, Day Shift

Midwest-Fire-Equipment-; Luverne (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays Vacation & Sick Leave

401k

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Employer-Paid Life, AD&D and Disabled

Job summary

Midwest Fire is seeking a skilled, quality-focused Painter to prepare and finish manufactured fire apparatus components, truck bodies, cabs and related parts. This hands-on role includes surface preparation, priming and finish painting while working safely and efficiently as part of the production team.

We offer an employee-owned environment and on-the-job training in a state-of-the-art facility. Competitive pay and benefits accompany the opportunity to contribute to mission-critical equipment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; vocational training in painting or vehicle repair is preferred.
• Ability to operate paint equipment and use basic hand/power tools.
• Ability to read work orders, drawings and safety rules.
• Dependable attendance and commitment to quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces by cleaning, grinding welds, sanding, filling defects and applying primer.
• Tape, mask and caulk interior and exterior areas in preparation for painting.
• Operate paint equipment and spray guns to apply primer and finish coats.
• Perform buffing and other finishing work to support a high-quality completed product.
• Read and follow work orders, truck specifications, drawings and other technical documents.
• Use basic hand and power tools, measuring devices, ladders, and cranes as required.
• Clean and maintain paint equipment and keep the work area orderly.
• Work cooperatively with the team, follow direction, meet production schedules and minimize scrap or rework.
• Follow all company safety rules, policies and procedures; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Paint preparation

Read work orders

Quality & safety

Dependable attendance

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational training in painting

Tools

Paint equipment

Tape measure

Hand tools

Job description

Midwest Fire is seeking a skilled, quality-focused Painter to prepare and finish manufactured fire apparatus components, truck bodies, cabs and related parts. This hands-on role includes surface preparation, priming and finish painting while working safely and efficiently as part of the production team.

We offer an employee-owned environment and on-the-job training in a state-of-the-art facility. Competitive pay and benefits accompany the opportunity to contribute to mission-critical equipment