Paint/Body Worker I

ES Utilities South Dakota-USA; Jefferson (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits start day one

Education reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Relocation opportunities

Job summary

American Emergency Vehicles (AEV) is seeking a Paint/Body technician to prep, sand, buff and finish painted vehicles. The role involves masking, priming, and sealing seams, focusing on high-quality finishes and safety.

You will work in a team environment, following directions and time standards, with attention to OSHA/EPA standards and company policies. This position offers growth opportunities and a positive, safety-focused workplace.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years preferred in automotive paint prep and body repair.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to operate dual action sanders and grinders.
• Knowledge of quality requirements to produce an acceptable finish.
• Ability to communicate professionally and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prep, sand, buff painted vehicles.
• Tape and mask off surfaces around areas to be painted.
• Seal body seams with epoxy seam sealer and smooth for finish.
• Grind and fill with body filler and sand welds, dents, gouges.
• Sand and shape body filler around transitions or lines.
• Prime areas where body filler was applied and wipe surfaces.

Skills

Automotive paint prep

Body repair

OSHA/EPA awareness

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dual action sander

Grinder

Hand tools

Job description

American Emergency Vehicles (AEV) is a custom ambulance manufacturer for Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 and medium-duty ambulances. At the heart of AEV is our unwavering commitment to caring for our customers and dedicated network of dealers. We are inspired by a calling to build ambulances with the highest standards of American-crafted excellence and approach every relationship with equally high standards. The welcoming spirit and warmth of our people continue long after the purchase.

AEV 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.

What a day in the life of a Paint/Body at AEV looks like:

• Responsible for prepping, sanding, buffing painted vehicles
• Tape and mask off nonpainted surfaces or parts around areas to be painted
• Seal body seams with epoxy seam sealer and smooth properly for final paint
• Grind, and fill with properly mixed body filler and sand to finish, all welds, dents, and gouges in exterior panels.
• Sand and shape body filler around transitions or body lines
• Spray primer on all areas where body filler was applied
• Wipe down all areas to be painted with grease and wax remover
• Sand down painted surfaces to remove orange peel texture
• Operate a buffer and understand the steps required to buff paint to a proper finish
• Will may be required to climb on vehicles and be required to wear fall protection
• Must keep the work area safe and clean to 6S standards
• Gains or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Works under moderate supervision.

Required education, skills, and experiences to be successful:

• Preferred 1-3 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
• Must have full knowledge of quality requirements to produce acceptable finish paint
• Ability to communicate professionally and follow directions
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to learn how to mix primers and other paint products
• Ability to perform tasks within time standards and maintain quality standards
• Must have general knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards

Physical demands on this role:

• 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 work in 95 plus degrees temperatures for ten hours a day
• Ability to stand at a workstation for ten hours a day (Minus specific breaks)

What makes AEV unique:

• Medical, dental and vision benefits start on day one
• Military-friendly employer
• Education Reimbursement
• Career Development Opportunities
• Opportunities to relocate to other Specialty Vehicles locations

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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