Painter I

REV Group; Louisiana; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrara/KME, a Terex Corporation company, is seeking a paint finisher to apply finishes to fire apparatus and related products in a production setting in Louisiana. The role involves surface preparation, masking, priming, and spray finishing with strict quality and safety standards.

You will repair defects, mix paints, and operate spray equipment, maintaining a clean workplace and adhering to procedures. Strong English reading, teamwork, and physical stamina are essential.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• Must read and understand English.
• Strong work ethic / be a team player.
• Must be able to climb, twist, bend and stoop.
• Must be able to stand, squat, and lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Apply finish paint to surfaces of manufactured products such as body sides and cabs.
• Repair surface defects by cleaning, grinding, filling and sanding surfaces.
• Apply masking and primer, and spray finish using approved equipment.
• Prepare surfaces, mix paints and calibrate spray equipment, ensuring a quality finish.
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace and assist with related duties as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

English reading

Physical stamina

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Additional Locations:
Requisition ID: 27865

Ferrara/KME are premiere manufacturers of fire trucks and emergency response vehicles offering a full line of pumpers, aerials, industrial, wildland, and rescue apparatus. Working hands-on with both municipal and industrial fire departments, the Ferrara/KME team thrives on diagnosing departments' current apparatus limitations and response needs to custom design the perfect fire apparatus solution that will stand the test of time.

Ferrara/KME 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.

An individual in this capacity can perform all of the functions listed below. The primary functions of this position consist of applying finish paint to the surfaces of the manufactured products such as body sides and cabs: repairing surface defects in the bodies or cabs, including the cleaning, grinding, filling and sanding of these surfaces: and applying a protective primer to these surfaces using a spray gun.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs preparation work prior to painting, such as repairing surface defects sanding and cleaning.
• Applies masking tape or other material over parts and areas that are not to be coated
• Mix paints and catalyst prior to applying, pouring coating liquid into pressure pot and connects gun to air hose.
• Regulates the width and pressure of spray according to knowledge of painting technique and compliance spraying the work surface to apply prime or finish coat.
• Cleans spraying equipment with solvent using proper personal protection and maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Cleans grease and dirt from product using various products depending on the situation.
• Fills, grinds, and sans repaired surfaces, using power tools and hand tools.
• Fills depressions with body filler, and may file dings to remove burrs and rough spots to attain smooth surface.
• May prime or paint surfaces after performing body repair.
• Visually examines and feels surface of work piece to achieve required results.

Performs other work as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS (education, experience, travel, physical, work environment):

• Must possess a HS Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Must be able to read and understand English.
• Strong work ethic / Be a team player.
• Must be able to climb, twist, bend and stoop.
• Must have use of hands and be able to work over-head.
• Must be able to stand, squat, and grasp.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.

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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