Painter I/Paint Prep (Firetrucks)

REV Group, Inc; Charlotte (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Spartan Emergency Response in the U.S. is seeking a Paint Prep associate to prepare cabs and parts for painting on Spartan emergency vehicles. The role includes sanding, washing, masking, and following detailed operator instructions while maintaining a clean, safe work area.

Reading blueprints, understanding production flow, and supporting cross-functional teams are essential. Prior body-and-paint experience is preferred; PPE and rotation across areas may be required.

Qualifications

• Excellent attendance and a positive attitude are required.
• Attention to detail and reliability are essential.
• Self-motivated with the ability to stay on task and work safely.
• Team oriented with good communication across shifts.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with shop processes.
• Body and paint experience is preferred; willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cabs and parts for painting in primer and final coats.
• Sand, wash, and mask cabs to achieve defined tones per vehicle.
• Read and follow operator instructions, drawings and blueprints.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and support production flow.
• Initiate process improvements and support 5S in the area.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team oriented

Self-motivated

Positive attitude

Excellent attendance

Basic computer skills

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 Paint Prep position is responsible for the preparation of cabs and parts prior to painting for Spartan’s emergency response cabs and bodies.

Job Responsibilities

• Sanding of cabs in primer state as well as aluminum state
• Washing of cabs parts before and after primer
• Masking of cabs to create several tones per vehicle
• 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
• Understand, and be able to articulate, the production flow of an assigned product line or 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
• Body and paint experience preferred
• Working knowledge of application of fillers, putties, and primers
• Able to:
  • Tolerate very high heat temperatures
  • Be exposed to high dust & chemicals
  • Work overtime on short notice
• Be willing to:
  • Wear PPE respirators for extended amount of time
  • Learn and rotate within all areas pertaining to this job description
  • Improve self / area / company (including pursuing additional training, if needed)
  • Develop a working knowledge of Spartan’s systems (example: AS/400)
• Develop a working knowledge of Spartan’s systems (example: AS/400)

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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