Painter I

Smeal SFA; Snyder (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits starting day one

Education Reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Relocation opportunities

Job summary

Specialty Vehicles in Snyder, NE is seeking a skilled painter to prepare surfaces, mix coatings, and apply primers and color coats using gravity feed spray equipment. You will help ensure finishes meet gloss and thickness standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Preferred applicants have 1–2 years automotive painting experience and vocational education; strong teamwork, communication, and safety knowledge; opportunity for career development and benefits from day one.

Qualifications

• Preferred 1–2 years of automotive painting experience.
• Vocational education preferred.
• Knowledge of paint gun operation and cleanup.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces and apply primers and color coats.
• Maintain spray equipment and booth cleanliness.
• Follow safety and environmental standards.
• Inspect finished work for quality.

Skills

Automotive painting

Quality focus

Teamwork

Communication

Primer mixing

OSHA/EPA

Education

1–2 years automotive painting

Vocational education

Tools

Paint spray gun

Grinders

Sanders

Safety equipment

Booth maintenance

Job description

Smeal is recognized as a premier manufacturer, inventor, and innovator of custom fire apparatus. The company offers a full line of custom and commercial pumpers, rescue pumpers, aerial ladders, and urban interface vehicles. Smeal is committed to leading the industry in high-quality fire apparatus, delivery times and customer experience. Smeal sells its products worldwide and is based in Synder, NE. Smeal Apparatus, along with peer fire apparatus companies such as Spartan ER, are 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.

What a day in the life of a Painter at Specialty Vehicles 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 years 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 Specialty Vehicles unique:

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

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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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.