Painter I/Body Shop

Charlie Hustle, LLC.; Charlotte (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Spartan Emergency Response is seeking a Paint / Body Worker for the Body Shop in Charlotte, MI. The role finishes cabs and parts to Spartan’s quality standards, prior to painting, and requires hands-on experience with body work and finishing processes.

You will perform sanding, priming, and finishing tasks, follow operator instructions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues while maintaining a safe workspace.

Qualifications

• 3 years of body shop experience
• Strong knowledge of metal finishing
• Working knowledge of fillers, putties, and primers
• Demonstrate high quality body work
• Able to tolerate very high heat temperatures and exposure to dust/chemicals

Responsibilities

• Perform presanding, body filler, roll prime, sanding, and metal finishing as needed.
• Lead / perform lean events.
• Read and follow detailed operator instructions.
• Understand, and articulate, the body shop and paint processes.
• Use basic hand, electric, cordless, and pneumatic tools.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self‑motivated

Team oriented

Basic computer skills

Heat tolerance

Job description

Requisition ID28018-Posted09/23/2026-Fire-Specialty Vehicles-Spartan Chassis (Charlotte)-Spartan Chassis-Production (Assembly/Factory)-Full-Time

Additional Locations:
Requisition ID: 28018

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 Paint / Body Worker (Body Shop) position is responsible for finishing cabs and parts to Spartan’s quality standards, prior to painting.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform presanding, body filler, roll prime, sanding, and metal finishing, as needed
• Lead / perform lean events
• Learn and retain skills and practices needed to complete duties in assigned area
• Wear air or form fitting respirators for extended amounts of time
• Work off ground-level, on ladders and lifts, as needed
• Read and follow detailed operator instructions, as required by a particular area
• Understand, and be able to articulate, the body shop and paint processes
• Self-check work and inspect prior processes
• Use basic hand, electric, cordless, and pneumatic tools, as required
• 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

• 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
• 3 years of body shop experience
• Strong knowledge of metail finishing
• Working knowledge of application of fillers, including polyester fillers, putties, and primers
• Demonstrate high quality body work
• Able to:
  • Tolerate very high heat temperatures
  • Be exposed to high dust & chemicals
  • Work overtime on short notice
• Willing to:
  • 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)

*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 Fire 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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