Paint/Body Worker I (Automotive)

REV Ambulance Group Orlando Inc.; Winter Park (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Terex Corporation in Orlando seeks an experienced automotive painter to apply and finish coatings on complex vehicle bodies. You will mix paints, spray primers, and ensure quality finishes on specialty vehicles, working under safety standards.

Two years of painting experience required; you must read shop orders, follow procedures, and maintain tools and workspace. Training includes Hazardous Waste and OSHA/EPA compliance; the team values accuracy and safety in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Two years of automotive paint application experience.
• Ability to read shop orders and determine required paint colors.
• Must follow OSHA and EPA standards.
• Hazardous waste handling and training required.

Responsibilities

• Apply coatings and finish coatings to all metal components.
• Mix and spray paints to specified colors and gloss levels.
• Maintain spray equipment and clean work area.
• Train other painters in production standards.
• Follow hazardous waste disposal procedures.

Skills

English Proficiency

Read shop orders

Tape measure use

OSHA/EPA knowledge

Spray painting

Tools

Dual-action sander

Grinder

Air spray system

Color matching

Job description

Specialty Vehicles Orlando is the manufacturer of two industry-leading ambulance brands that build Type 1, Type 2, Type 3, and medium-duty models: Road Rescue & Wheeled Coach. With a legacy and passion to deliver mission-critical durability, our ambulances are born to perform under the most demanding conditions-and built to be as unbreakable as the spirit of those we serve. Our proud, devoted team takes tremendous pride in the vehicles we build and the first responders who use them every day.

Specialty Vehicles Orlando 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.

Primary Functions

Apply sub-coatings and finish coatings to all metal components and finished products. Perform all painting requirements from individual parts to complete vehicle paint applications in both solid and metallic colors. Mix products according to specifications, inspect painted materials for proper surface condition and preparation, and repair as required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Understand and carry out verbal and written directions in English.
• Maintain close attention to detail.
• Work with minimal or no supervision.
• Set work priorities to meet scheduled production goals.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Meet departmental safety standards.
• Meet minimum 5S standards.
• Mix coatings with thinner and catalyst using color mixture equipment.
• Apply coatings using various spray equipment to meet coverage and gloss standards.
• Correct application errors in all coating types.
• Paint parts to required quality standards.
• Clean and inspect parts prior to painting.
• Follow all procedures required for a quality, durable paint finish.
• Mix and spray all paint products used in the process.
• Maintain spray equipment in operational condition (excluding repairs).
• Follow hazardous waste disposal and fire prevention procedures.
• Keep equipment and work area clean and organized.
• Assist in training other painters in production and quality standards.
• Comply with company rules of conduct and attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Ensure hazardous waste is placed in proper containers.
• Keep satellite and storage waste containers closed except when adding or removing waste.
• Maintain familiarity with the Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan.
• Know spill response procedures and evacuation routes.

Qualifications and Training

• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and verbally communicate simple instructions, correspondence, and memos in English.
• Ability to understand verbal instructions presented in English.
• Ability to read English and metric tape measures and use measuring devices.
• Ability to perform work within acceptable quality and time standards.
• Ability to recognize and consistently reproduce expected quality standards.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group settings.
• Ability to operate dual-action sanders, grinders, and other hand tools.
• Ability to spray primers using an air paint system.
• Ability to read and interpret shop orders to determine required paint colors.
• Ability to assess proper surface conditions for paint acceptance and prepare surfaces as needed.
• Full knowledge of quality requirements for acceptable finish paint.
• Ability to spray an entire vehicle body to acceptable quality standards.
• Ability to retain and apply information related to chemicals and proper usage.
• Ability to learn and perform paint and primer mixing procedures.
• General knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards.
• Hazardous Materials Handling Operations training with annual refresher training.
• Hazardous waste training within six months of assuming the position.
• Annual hazardous waste training review every 12 months thereafter.
• Supervision until hazardous waste training is completed.
• Training includes:
• Minimum 30 minutes of classroom instruction.
• Additional on-the-job training as needed.
• Familiarization with responsibilities outlined in the Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan.

Physical Demands

• Regularly stand, use hands, and reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently walk throughout the work area.
• Occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 40 lbs. without assistance.
• Work from squatting, kneeling, and bending positions.
• Work with arms overhead.
• Work from ladders and scaffolding.
• Stand at a workstation for up to 10 hours per day, excluding scheduled breaks.
• Perform all operations within established quality and time standards.
• Safely use hand tools, air tools, power tools, and machinery.
• Operate and understand all required safety equipment.
• Possess close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Handle and dispose of hazardous waste.
• Work in temperatures up to 105F for periods exceeding 10 hours per day.
• Work in noisy and dusty conditions.

Work Environment

• Regularly work near moving mechanical parts.
• Frequently exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and vibration.
• Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Work environment has elevated noise levels.

Experience Requirements

• Two (2) years of automotive paint application experience (Akzo Nobel/Sikkens preferred).

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Safety glasses or prescription safety glasses with side shields.
• Face shield.
• Ear plugs.
• Work gloves.
• Protective disposable suit, as required.
• Respirator when working with hazardous materials.
• Fall protection equipment.
• Hard hat.
• Steel-toe shoes.

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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