Paint/Body Worker I/Body Shop

ES Utilities South Dakota-USA; Charlotte (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Spartan Emergency Response, part of Terex Corporation, is seeking a Paint / Body Worker (Body Shop) to finish cabs and parts to our quality standards before painting. The role includes repairing defects and performing pre-sanding, body filler, roll prime, and finishing tasks.

You will wear respirators, work at height, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and meet production goals. Requires 3 years of body shop experience, strong metal finishing knowledge, and familiarity

Qualifications

• 3 years of body shop experience.
• Strong knowledge of metal finishing.
• Working knowledge of fillers, including polyester fillers, putties and primers.
• Basic computer skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Repair defects.
• Pre-sanding, body filler, roll prime, sanding, and metal finishing as needed.
• Lead / perform lean events.
• Read and follow detailed operator instructions.
• Meet production goals.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.

Skills

Body shop experience

Metal finishing

Fillers/putties/primers

Basic computer skills

Excellent attendance

Positive attitude

Attention to detail

Team oriented

Tools

AS/400

Job description

Spartan Emergency Response (Spartan ER) is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of custom emergency response vehicles, cabs, and chassis. Driven by a commitment to quality and innovation, Spartan and its portfolio of brands Spartan Fire Apparatus and Chassis, Smeal Fire Apparatus, and Ladder Tower (LT) offer a broad range of apparatus to meet specific requirements and demands of the fire service industry. Spartan has a rich history in fire apparatus manufacturing with over 250 years of combined experience.

Spartan Emergency Response 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.

The Paint / Body Worker (Body Shop) position is responsible for finishing cabs and parts to Spartan's quality standards, prior to painting.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Repair defects
• Perform presanding, body filler, roll prime, sanding, and metal finishing, as needed
• Lead / perform lean events
• Learn and retain skills and practices needed to complete duties in assigned area
• Wear air or form fitting respirators for extended amounts of time
• Work off ground-level, on ladders and lifts, as needed
• Read and follow detailed operator instructions, as required by a particular area
• Understand, and be able to articulate, the body shop and paint processes
• Self-check work and inspect prior processes
• Use basic hand, electric, cordless, and pneumatic tools, as required
• Meet production goals
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Initiate process improvements
• Support 5S in work area
• Communicate with manufacturing and other cross-functional teams (engineering, materials, purchasing, sales, etcetera) to resolve issues
• Work in close proximity with customer, as needed
• Solve complex problems with minimal assistance

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent attendance
• Positive attitude
• Strong and consistent attention to detail
• Self-motivated with the ability to stay on task
• Team oriented
• Basic computer skills are required
• No critical shortcomings on last performance review
• 3 years of body shop experience
• Strong knowledge of metail finishing
• Working knowledge of application of fillers, including polyester fillers, putties, and primers
• Demonstrate high-quality body work

Able to:

• Tolerate very high heat temperatures
• Be exposed to high dust & chemicals
• Work overtime on short notice
• Willing to:
• Improve self / area / company (including pursuing additional training, if needed)
• Develop a working knowledge of Spartan's systems (example: AS/400)

EDUCATION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

*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 Fire reserves the right to change or assign to this position as required.

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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