Painter III

REV Group; Snyder (NE); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading manufacturer of custom fire apparatus in a dynamic role where your physical skills and attention to detail are essential. This position involves mixing paint, following safety protocols, and maintaining inventory while ensuring high-quality standards. You'll be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence and safety in a fast-paced environment. If you're ready to take on challenges and thrive in a hands-on role, this opportunity is perfect for you to grow your career in the manufacturing industry.

Qualifications

• Must be Forklift, Motored Palletized Jack, & Crane Operator Certified.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints is essential.

Responsibilities

• Mix paint and mask bodies and cabs as required.
• Ensure safety protocols are followed to prevent injuries.

Skills

Physical Fitness

Blueprint Reading

Communication Skills

Cost Reduction

Tools

Forklift

Motored Palletized Jack

Crane

Job description

Job Overview:
Smeal, a REV Group brand, is recognized as a premier manufacturer 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.

Location: Snyder, NE
Requisition ID: 23503

Essential Job Functions:

• Follow standard operating procedures as well as written and verbal orders and instructions in English.
• Lift up to 75 lbs. and be in good physical condition. Standing, bending, climbing, crawling, and lying on hard surfaces as well as upper body and back strength required.
• Follow all company policies and procedures as stated in the company policy and safety manual including wearing safety glasses, safety toed footwear, hardhats, and other required PPE per area.
• Able to work in a noisy environment.
• Work overtime as needed.
• Actively pursue cost reduction measures.
• Perform all assigned tasks within specific time limits and company standards.
• Must be able to read a tape measure.
• Must comply with all safety regulations regarding the work area, the product, and equipment. Recognize and report all safety discrepancies to your supervisor.
• Willing to develop a thorough knowledge of all aspects of this field including products, options, & uses.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Ability & willingness to be cross-trained in respective departments.
• Able to learn about parts and where they are used as well as the number required per assigned task.
• Communicate with department leaders when items run low in order to restock/reorder parts.
• Possess extensive experience from outside of the company or has mastered all the required skills at the previous level in order to advance.
• Can learn to plan efficient schedules for self and others.
• Willingness to share department and company knowledge as needed.
• Ability to write down information for future reference.
• Must be Forklift, Motored Palletized Jack, & Crane Operator Certified.
• Ability to immediately recognize and report quality issues to your supervisor/foreman.

Daily Functions:

• Must be able to complete daily functions for a Paint Tech I & Paint Tech II.
• Mix paint for each shop order as required. Maximum amount lifted 20-30lbs.
• Mask bodies and cabs. Requires climbing up and down ladders 1-2 hours per 10 hour shift.
• Use air hose to blow water off ladder sections.
• Ensure utilized paint materials used per truck are documented and uploaded into M2M materials cost reporting spreadsheet.
• Update and maintain weekly inventory spreadsheets and order accordingly.
• Demonstrate the ability to match colors for ROM’s and Hansen door requests.
• Ability to document and upload approved/unapproved requests into the proper areas.
• Eye injuries: required to wear eye protection and face shield when sanding to prevent eye injuries.
• Trips, slips, & falls: ensure all air hoses and obstacles are kept clear of aisles. Use caution when climbing on and off trucks. Make sure all ladders and step stools are used correctly and for their designed purpose. Wear skid resistant shoes during wipe down and clean up. Beware of spills and surroundings.
• Cuts & burns: Use caution and wear PPE to prevent cuts when sanding.
• Repetitive motion: know and make sure MSDS and HMIS is followed and protective clothing/equipment is worn. Wash hands well after using solvents.
• Air quality: paint vapors may affect respiratory system. Wear appropriate respirator.
• Dermatitis: results from paint and eye injury if paint splash occurs. Wear gloves and safety glasses while mixing.

Additional Responsibilities:

Perform other duties as assigned.

This description reflects the principal functions of the job for purpose of job evaluation. It should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements of the job nor shall be construed as giving exclusive responsibility for every function described.

REV Group 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. REV Group also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunities for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.