Painter II

ES Utilities South Dakota-USA; Town of Hamburg (NY); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 70.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

E-ONE, part of Terex, is hiring for a paint shop technician in the United States. The role involves preparing fire apparatus bodies for paint, applying primers and coatings, performing bodywork and color finishing, and maintaining high quality standards.

You will use HVLP spray systems, masks, and PPE, perform surface prep, and work from blueprints and production schedules to ensure efficient, safe production of large custom fire apparatus.

Qualificações

• Experience priming & painting vehicles with blending knowledge
• Color sanding, buffing, and final finish polishing
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement familiarity
• Troubleshooting and adjustment of paint equipment

Responsabilidades

• Prepare fire apparatus bodies, doors, compartments, panels, and components for paint application.
• Perform bodywork and surface repairs using fillers and glazing putties.
• Mix and prepare primers, sealers, base coats, clear coats per specs and data sheets.
• Apply primers, sealers, base coats, clear coats using HVLP spray equipment.
• Wet sand, buff, polish, and correct paint defects to high-quality finishes.
• Inspect painted surfaces for runs, dirt, orange peel, and adhesion issues and correct as directed.
• Mask and protect non-painted surfaces before painting operations.
• Follow instructions and production schedules; read shop orders and tech data sheets.
• Record production activity and communicate quality or equipment concerns to supervision.

Descrição da vaga

E-ONE manufactures custom and commercial fire trucks including pumpers and tankers, aerial ladders and platforms, rescues of all sizes, quick attack units, industrial trucks, and ARFF (aircraft rescue firefighting vehicles).

Established in 1974, E-ONE has grown to become an industry leader in just a few decades, and today employs more than 1,000 people who manufacture over 400 fire trucks per year. Innovation has been the company's driving force and continues to be the impetus behind its pursuit of innovative technologies. The result is state-of-the-art fire rescue vehicles recognized for superior firefighting and rescue capabilities.

E-ONE 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.

Available schedules:

• Monday - Thursday from 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM, plus Optional Overtime on Friday and Saturday
• Monday - Thursday from 6:00 am - 4:30 pm, plus Optional Overtime on Friday and Saturday

Perform skilled surface preparation, bodywork, masking, painting, finishing, and paint correction operations involved in the manufacturing of large custom fire apparatus and specialty vehicles. Apply primers, base coats, clear coats and specialty coatings while maintaining high quality standards, production efficiency, and safety requirements. Work from specifications, shop orders, blueprints, and production schedules within established manufacturing processes and accepted painting practice.

Core Responsibilities:

• Prepare fire apparatus bodies, doors, compartments, panels, and components for paint application through sanding, cleaning, masking, and suPrepare fire apparatus bodies, doors, compartments, panels, and components for paint application through sanding, cleaning, masking, and surface conditioning.
• Perform bodywork and surface repairs using fillers, glazing putties, and related materials to correct imperfections and ensure proper surface finish quality.
• Mix and prepare primers, sealers, basecoats, clear coats and related materials according to manufacturer specifications, technical data sheets and production requirements
• Apply primers, sealers, base coats, clear coats, and specialty coatings using gravity-fed HVLP spray equipment and approved paint application techniques.
• Wet sand, buff, polish, and perform paint defect correction to achieve high-quality final finishes.
• Operate and maintain paint booth systems, bake cycles, curing equipment, and associated paint shop tools and equipment.
• Inspect painted surfaces for runs, dirt, orange peel, dry spray, adhesion issues, and other finish defects; perform corrections as required under the direction from the lead team member or supervisor.
• Mask and protect non-painted surfaces and components prior to painting operations.
• Follow proper flash times, bake schedules, and coating sequences to ensure coating integrity and finish durability.
• Clean and maintain spray guns, sanding equipment, buffing equipment, and paint area workspaces in accordance with department standards.
• Read and interpret work instructions, paint specifications, shop orders, and production schedules.
• Record production activity and communicate quality or equipment concerns to supervision.
• Support departmental workflow and production demands by assisting with related paint shop operations as needed.

Tools and equipment used:

• Gravity-fed HVLP spray guns
• Rotary buffers and polishers
• Dual Action (DA) sanders
• Dual action polishers
• Grinders
• Wet sanding tools and materials
• Paint mixing systems and scales
• Air-powered and electric hand tools
• Paint booth and bake oven systems
• Respiratory protection and PPE equipment
• Masking and surface preparation tools

Preferred Skills:

• Experience priming & painting vehicles with some blending knowledge
• Experience with color sanding, buffing, and final finish polishing.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement practices.
• Ability to perform minor troubleshooting and adjustment of paint equipment.

Position Expectations:

• SAFETY : Follow E-ONE General Health & Safety Rules, ensure safe operating conditions within area of responsibility, and notify coworkers and supervisors of hazardous acts and conditions. Proper use of PPE; use only defect-free equipment. Promote safety in department. Use proper lifting techniques and overhead hoist when needed. Maintain clean and safe working environment in line with 5-S Philosophy. Participate in hazardous communication training and safety meetings.
• QUALITY : Responsible for the quality of work. This requires defect-free work and understanding of the requirements of the company's quality system as it pertains t