Painter I

REV Group; Grove City (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Painter to join their innovative team. In this hands-on role, you'll be responsible for preparing and painting high-quality emergency vehicles, ensuring that every detail meets rigorous standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, where your skills will directly contribute to the safety and reliability of vehicles that serve first responders. With a commitment to employee development and a military-friendly culture, this company provides a supportive atmosphere for growth and success. Join a team that values quality and craftsmanship while making a real difference in the community.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Education Reimbursement

Opportunities to Relocate

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in automotive painting preferred.
• Ability to run various hand tools and spray equipment.
• Knowledge of quality requirements for acceptable finish.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prep parts for painting, ensuring quality standards.
• Mix coatings and apply paint using spray equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area and equipment.

Skills

Automotive Painting

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Knowledge of OSHA and EPA Standards

Mixing Paint Products

Education

Vocational Education

Tools

Dual Action Sanders

Grinders

Spray Equipment

Job description

Additional Locations:
Requisition ID: 24017

Since 1968 Horton Emergency Vehicles has built the industry’s most innovative ambulances for first responders risking their lives to save others. Horton designs, manufactures, and delivers the highest-quality, most tailor-made ambulances the market has to offer.

Horton Emergency Vehicles is part of the larger REV Group (NYSE: REVG), a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles for the fire & emergency and recreation markets. Our 6,500+ employees continuously demonstrate their commitment to building innovative and reliable vehicles that our customers can depend on whether for a family trip across the U.S. or when responding to an emergency. Rev Group is a veteran friendly employer and hires over 200 veterans and or those transferring out of the military each year.

What a day in the life of a Painter at REV looks like:

• Clean parts with wax and grease remover and inspect prior to painting
• Prep product for final paint
• Mix coatings with reducer and catalyst at correct mixtures, using color mixture equipment
• Spray primers/Sealer with gravity feed primer spray gun
• Apply color and clear coating with spray equipment to meet coverage and gloss standards
• Check wet film mil thickness with wet mill gauge
• Check dry film thickness with a dry film gauge
• Must have the ability to correct errors in applications
• Maintain spray equipment to meet operational standards but not including repair of equipment
• Maintain paint booth cleanliness and filter changes and sign log sheets
• Ensure that hazardous waste that is handled is placed in proper containers
• Know spill response procedures and evacuation plan
• Keep work area clean and organized

Required education, skills, and experiences to be successful:

• Preferred 1–2-year experience in automotive painting
• Preferred 1-2 years vocational education
• Ability to run dual action sanders, grinders, and miscellaneous hand tools
• Must have full knowledge of quality requirements to produce acceptable finish paint
• Ability to communicate professionally and follow directions
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to learn how to mix primers and other paint products
• Must have general knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards
• Must have knowledge of operation of paint gun and know how to disassemble/assemble to clean and maintain optimal performance.

Physical demands on this role:

• Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, and climbing up and down ladders and scaffolding
• Ability to regularly lift and move 40 lbs. without assistance
• Ability to push/pull carts and racks in and out of booths
• Ability to work with arms above head
• Ability to work from ladders or scaffolding
• Ability to operate and understand the operation of all protective safety equipment in the area.
• Ability to work in non-temperature-controlled environments
• Ability to work in 95 plus degree temperatures
• Must pass a spirometer test and can use a respirator.

What makes REV unique:

• Medical, dental and vision benefits start on day one
• Military-friendly employer
• Education Reimbursement
• Opportunities to relocate to other REV locations

REV Group 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. REV Group also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunities for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.