Fire Apparatus Painter — Finishes, Prep & Repairs

ES Utilities South Dakota-USA; Holden (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrara/KME are premiere manufacturers of fire trucks and emergency response vehicles, offering a full line of pumpers, aerials, industrial, wildland, and rescue apparatus. An individual in this capacity can perform all of the functions listed below, including applying finish paint and repairing surface defects using spray equipment.

Responsibilities include preparing surfaces, masking areas, mixing paints, and maintaining spray equipment while ensuring quality finishes on bodies and cabs.

Qualifications

• Must possess a HS Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Must be able to read and understand English.
• Strong work ethic; be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Performs preparation work prior to painting, such as repairing surface defects sanding and cleaning.
• Applies masking tape or other material over parts and areas that are not to be coated.
• Mix paints and catalyst prior to applying, pouring coating liquid into pressure pot and connects gun to air hose.
• Regulates the width and pressure of spray according to knowledge of painting technique and compliance spraying the work surface to apply prime or finish coat.
• Cleans spraying equipment with solvent using proper personal protection and maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Cleans grease and dirt from product using various products depending on the situation.
• Fills, grinds, and sand repairs surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.
• Fills depressions with body filler, and may file dings to remove burrs and rough spots to attain smooth surface.
• May prime or paint surfaces after performing body repair.
• Visually examines and feels surface of work piece to achieve required results.
• Performs other work as assigned.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Team player

English literacy

Education

HS Diploma or GED

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. An individual in this capacity can perform all of the functions listed below, including applying finish paint and repairing surface defects using spray equipment.

Responsibilities include preparing surfaces, masking areas, mixing paints, and maintaining spray equipment while ensuring quality finishes on bodies and cabs.