Painter I

REV Group, Inc; Charlotte (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Spartan Emergency Response (Spartan ER) seeks an automotive paint painter to apply bases and clear coats to cabs and bodies for emergency response vehicles. You will prep surfaces, mix paints, and maintain documentation while ensuring quality and safety in a fast-paced paint area.

The role requires familiarity with paint materials, cleaning chemicals, and a willingness to wear PPE. Vocational finishing training is preferred, with ability to work overtime and adapt to production goals.

Qualifications

• Two years automotive paint experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of Paint materials and cleaning chemicals.
• Vocational training for automotive finishing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on paint equipment.
• Identify and spot repair paint defects in accordance to appearance specification.
• Verify cleaning chemical concentrations.
• Pre-treat and prep cabs and parts for paint.
• Spray base coat and clear coat.
• Mix tints following a formula to match paint codes.
• Maintain accurate documentation of paint codes.
• Coordinate material movement within the paint area.
• Load and unload parts on racking or carts per process documentation.
• Learn and retain skills and practices needed to complete duties in assigned area.
• Read and follow detailed operator instructions, installation drawings, blueprints, etcetera, as required by a particular area.
• 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 to resolve issues.
• Work in close proximity with customer, as needed.
• Solve complex problems with minimal assistance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team oriented

Safety minded

PPE readiness

Two years automotive paint experience

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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 Painter position is responsible for the painting of cabs and parts for Spartan’s emergency response cabs and bodies.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on paint equipment
• Identify and spot repair paint defects in accordance to appearance specification
• Verify cleaning chemical concentrations
• Pre-treat and prep cabs and parts for paint
• Spray base coat and clear coat
• Mix tints following a formula to match paint codes
• Maintain accurate documentation of paint codes
• Coordinate material movement within the paint area
• Load and unload parts on racking or carts per process documentation
• Learn and retain skills and practices needed to complete duties in assigned area
• Read and follow detailed operator instructions, installation drawings, blueprints, etcetera, as required by a particular area
• 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
• Two (2) years of Automotive Paint experience
• Demonstrated understanding of Paint materials and cleaning chemicals
• Vocational training for automotive finishing, preferred
• Able to:
  • Tolerate very high heat temperatures, high dust, and exposure to chemicals
  • Work overtime on short notice
• Be willing to:
  • Wear PPE respirators for extended amount of time
  • 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

(Select education and/or other certifications that may be either required or preferred to perform the job)

High School Diploma or GED

Additional Requirements: N/A

• 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 Motors 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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