Painter

Ox Bodies; Fayette (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ox Bodies in Fayette, AL, is seeking an industrial painter to prime and undercoat dump bodies and parts, spray paint, and mix paints for special colors. You will coordinate movement of parts and ensure proper surface prep in a non-temperature-controlled shop.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, 1–2 years industrial or automotive painting experience, familiarity with aerosol airless sprayers, and ability to read a tape measure.

Qualifications

• Educational: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: 1–2 years industrial or automotive painting required; aerosol airless sprayers knowledge required
• Skills: read a tape measure; understand measurements and angles; operate painting equipment
• Other: must wear a respirator; lift up to 50 lbs; climb a 5-foot ladder; stand 10–12 hours

Responsibilities

• Prime and undercoat dump bodies and parts.
• Spray paint the dump bodies and parts.
• Mix paint for special colors when needed.
• Coordinate movement of dump bodies.
• Dispose of hazardous material in accordance with EPA regulations.
• Touch up dump bodies, as needed.
• Cross train with chipper/blaster.
• Using jib crane, sanders, paint spray equipment, paint mixing equipment and forklift; move materials into proper position.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on equipment as assigned.
• As a condition of employment, work all assigned days and overtime as required.
• You must wear all the PPE required.
• Complete the annual Hazardous Materials training, if overseeing weekly inspections.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Operate equipment

Tape measure

Measurements & angles

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Aerosol airless sprayers

Skill saw

Band saw

Cutting torch

Job description

• Prime and undercoat all dump bodies and parts.


• Spray paint the dump bodies and parts.


• Mix paint for special colors, when needed.


• Coordinate movement of dump bodies.


• Dispose of hazardous material in accordance with EPA regulations.


• Touch up dump bodies, as needed.


• Cross train with chipper/blaster.


• Using jib crane, sanders, paint spray equipment, paint mixing equipment and forklift; move materials into proper position.


• Perform routine preventive maintenance on equipment as assigned.


• As a condition of employment, work all assigned days and overtime as required.


• You must wear all the PPE required.


• Complete the annual Hazardous Materials training, if overseeing weekly inspections.


• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Educational: High School Diploma or GED


• Experience: 1-2 years of industrial or automotive painting experience required. Familiarity with aerosol airless sprayers is required. Prior skill saw, band saw and cutting torch experience, preferred.


• Skills: Demonstrated ability to operate equipment, with or without training; ability to read and interpret a tape measure, ability to understand measurements and angles.


• Other: Must be able to wear a respirator. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Must be able to climb a 5-foot ladder and be on their feet for 10 hours. Must be able to climb, move, squat, stand, walk for 10-12 hours. Can’t be afraid of heights. Must remain in good physical shape to work in non-temperature-controlled environment.

About us

Ox Bodies is a subsidiary of Federal Signal, our products have endured even the toughest of conditions on construction sites around the country and abroad since 1972. We’ve walked in your boots – we get it. Time is money, and we strive to provide the highest quality, most durable products, equipped to handle any job you throw at them.

Our reputation and our people are what have made Ox the industry leader. We are your premier partner for designing and manufacturing Class 6 to 8 dump bodies in the United States and across the globe. Innovative, rugged, high-performance truck bodies, parts, and accessories, all manufactured by hard-working people in Fayette, Alabama.

Our ingenuity allows us to manufacture, assemble, and deliver a complete product. No one else can duplicate what we do or do it better, and if that’s not enough, we’ll pick up and deliver right to your front door.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com .

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at 205-932-8177. All other applications must be submitted online.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

High School/GED or better.

Experience

Required

Familiarity with aerosol airless sprayers is required

1-2 years:

Industrial or automotive painting experience required

Preferred

Prior skill saw, band saw and cutting torch experience.

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