Painter A

ES Utilities South Dakota-USA; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

free courses through Terex University

paid vacation

401(k)

medical

dental

vision

Job summary

Terex Utilities in Wisconsin is hiring a Painter to support the Terex paint shop. You will operate paint spraying equipment, prepare surfaces, and ensure finishes meet quality standards.

This role requires the ability to manage finishes from epoxy primer to final coat and to maintain a clean, safe booth environment. Applicants should be able to work first shift in Waukesha, be eligible to work in the USA, and be prepared for long hours to meet production deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience with paints and epoxy primer prep.
• Able to operate forklift and maintain workspace.
• Willingness to work long hours and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Handle paint gun and maintain equipment.
• Prep bodies for epoxy primer coat and thin paints for proper viscosity.
• Adjust sprayer for final finish, coverage and economy; keep booth clean and safe.
• Repair fiberglass with gel coat and resin as needed.
• Spray finish coat for fiberglass repairs and fix paint reactions.

Skills

Paint spraying

Forklift operation

Quality compliance

Problem solving

Tools

Paint gun

Spray booth

Epoxy primer prep

Job description

Job Title and Details

Position Title or Job Classification: Painter

Business Unit: Terex Utilities

Shift: 1st

Location: Waukesha, WI

Work Eligibility: Must be eligible to work in U.S.A.

Reports to: Production Supervisor

Overview

Terex Corporation is a $4.5 billion, publicly traded global manufacturer of lifting and material processing products and services. The company is passionate about producing equipment that improves the lives of people around the world. Terex operations are global, yet each office or factory is a close-knit community. Terex provides team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact. The company values diversity and inclusion, safety, integrity, respect, servant leadership, courage and citizenship. It encourages continuous improvement and offers free courses available through Terex University. Women@Terex provides a supportive network for Terex women in their jobs and careers. It’s an exciting time to be part of the expanding manufacturing sector. Terex is a place where you can work and grow.

Specific Responsibilities

• Ability to handle a paint gun.
• Ability to spot if gun is not working properly and do the maintenance if needed.
• Ability to organize and perform the steps needed in sequence.
• Ability to prep bodies for epoxy prime coat.
• Thin paints to proper viscosity for ease of application and to attain proper coverage.
• Adjust sprayer to obtain required finish, coverage and economy; keep spray equipment and booth in a clean, operating and safe condition.
• Learn how to repair fiberglass, use gel coat, resin, etc.
• Required to spray finish coat of paint for repair of fiberglass.
• Must know how to spot and correct all types of related problems such as paint reaction to each other.
• Be able to move to any area of the shop; to be creative and meet strict deadlines as well as endure long hours.
• Comply with quality standards through error prevention and by meeting such requirements with zero defects.
• Operate forklift.

Physical Requirements of the Job

Ability to lift up to 40 lbs or lift 40 – 100 lbs with assistance of others and lifting equipment provided.

Employment Philosophy

It is the policy of Terex Corporation and Terex Utilities to attract and retain the best-qualified employees. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to the most qualified internal or external candidate based on work-related factors and without regard to non work-related factors including race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status as a special disabled veteran, Vietnam Era Veteran, or other qualifying veteran.

Benefits and Compensation

The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits.

• free courses available through Terex University
• paid vacation
• 401(k)
• medical
• dental
• vision

Sign-on Bonus and EEO

An Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer/M/F/D/V **$3,000 Sign on Bonus: $1500 paid at 90 days, $1500 paid at 180 days. Must be an active employee at time of payout to collect the bonus. Employee will be responsible for repaying the bonus if you leave within 1 year of the final bonus payout.

About Terex

Terex Corporation is a global leader in specialized equipment solutions, serving essential sectors such as emergency services, waste and recycling, utilities, and construction. Our diversified portfolio positions us in resilient, high-demand markets with strong long-term growth potential. We design and manufacture advanced specialty vehicles—including fire, ambulance, and recreational vehicles—alongside waste collection vehicles, materials processing machinery, mobile elevating work platforms, and equipment for the electric utility industry. Through our global dealer, parts and service network and true value-creating digital solutions, we deliver best-in-class lifecycle support, helping customers maximize return on investment. With a strong manufacturing footprint in the United States and operations across Europe, India, and Asia Pacific, Terex combines global reach with local expertise to capture opportunities worldwide. Our strategy is clear: exceed customer expectations, invest in innovation, leverage our diversified portfolio, and deliver consistent, profitable growth for our shareholders. For more information, please visit www.terex.com.

Additional Information

We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact. We are committed to recruiting, engaging, developing, and retaining team members at all levels of our global workforce. Our culture is defined by our Terex Way Values – Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship. Our values are the driving force behind our commitment to maintain an inclusive, supportive, non-discriminatory, and safe workplace for all team members. To that end, we are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, including disabled veterans, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting the recruiting department (person or department) at [e-mail].

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Terex Corporation is a global leader in specialized equipment solutions, serving essential sectors such as emergency services, waste and recycling, utilities, and construction. Our diversified portfolio positions us in resilient, high-demand markets with strong long-term growth potential. We design and manufacture advanced specialty vehicles—including fire, ambulance, and recreational vehicles—alongside waste collection vehicles, materials processing machinery, mobile elevating work platforms, and equipment for the electric utility industry. Through our global dealer, parts and service network and true value-creating digital solutions, we deliver best-in-class lifecycle support, helping customers maximize return on investment. With a strong manufacturing footprint in the United States and operations across Europe, India, and Asia Pacific, Terex combines global reach with local expertise to capture opportunities worldwide. Our strategy is clear: exceed customer expectations, invest in innovation, leverage our diversified portfolio, and deliver consistent, profitable growth for our shareholders. For more information, please visit www.terex.com.