Painter III

E-ONE; Town of Hamburg (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

E-ONE, part of Terex, is seeking an experienced painter to join our New York production team. You will apply primers and top coats, maintain spray equipment and paint booth, and ensure coatings meet quality specs on large, custom vehicles.

This role requires Lean manufacturing mindset, ability to read shop orders, and certification per paint manufacturer criteria. Competitive benefits and a team-focused environment await.

Qualifications

• Must be certified per paint manufacturers criteria.
• Knowledge of Lean Methodologies.
• Ability to read and understand shop orders.

Responsibilities

• Follow specifications, shop orders and instructions.
• Prepare masking and hang parts on holding devices.
• Apply primers and multiple top coats in prescribed sequence.
• Operate and maintain spray equipment and paint booth.
• Record production and report issues to supervisor.
• Assist with other production tasks to maintain workflow.

Skills

Paint certification

Lean methodologies

Reading shop orders

Tools

Paint guns

Mixing machines

Scales

Gun cleaner

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

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.

COMPANY INFORMATION

Terex Purpose Video Terex Careers Video Terex Early Talent Video 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.

SCOPE

Perform duties to check and prepare units and apply a full range of coating materials to complete required painting process and repair, as part of the manufacturing of large, custom, special purpose vehicles, working within the limits of standard or accepted practice

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work from specifications, shop orders and instructions.
• Review material and product requirements.
• May prepare any preparation operations as required such as masking and hanging parts onto holding devices.
• Obtain specified paint or other coating material and appropriate spray gun.
• Check operation and make preliminary adjustments or repairs to paint gun.
• Receive bodies, cabs, doors or other components for primer, intermediate or final application of coating materials, check substrates and general condition
• Activate paint according to supplier recommendation.
• Apply primers and multiple top coats in prescribed sequence.
• Set baker temperature and timer and bake according to manufacturer recommendations
• Clean and maintain spray equipment after each use.
• Clean and maintain paint booth according to approved maintenance schedule.
• Visually check work and record production.
• Notify supervisor of unusual equipment or operating problems.

OTHER DUTIES MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

Perform or assist with any operations, as required or directed, to maintain work flow or respond to production requirements.

Tools and equipment used: A variety of paint guns, mixing machines, computer, scale, razor knives, mixing sticks, gun cleaner.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS

1. 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.
2. 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 to job duties and responsibilities. Must be able to check work to ensure conformance to process control instructions, specifications, and quality standards. Identify and segregate non-conforming product. Identify the need for and assist in initiating and implementing corrective and preventive actions when appropriate. Follow the 3 Don’ts: 1) Don’t accept poor quality; 2) Don’t make poor quality; 3) Don’t pass poor quality.
3. FLEXIBILITY: Able and willing to work in other areas as needed. Must be flexible in taking lunch and breaks when workflow requires. Willing to work additional hours as necessary.
4. INITIATIVE: Actively participate in continuous improvement of products and processes to better serve customers and improve the overall profitability of E-ONE. Actively seek out work in other areas when current assignment is complete. Make suggestions for improving product quality, processes, safety, and company profitability. Submit these implemented improvements utilizing our Minor Kaizen process.
5. TEAMWORK: Positive working attitude toward other employees; be a team player. Work with others constructively and abide by company policies and procedures. Working together as a team for continuous improvement is vital to ensure the future of E-ONE and its employees. Teamwork will be required to be effective in daily production assignments as well as special improvement projects.
6. LEAN: To daily utilize your skills and experience to eliminate waste and continually improve your process. Additionally, develop your knowledge of Lean through supporting your area in maintaining the highest levels of 5S; utilizing visual management tools that highlight problems and solve those problems for true root cause; participate and support kaizen events; and participating in the Lean Certification and Minor Kaizen programs.
7. CAREER DEVELOPMENT: Attend and participate in a variety of meetings, training programs, and task force groups to integrate activities, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems, and maintain specific level of knowledge pertaining to changes to equipment or process, new developments, requirements, procedures, and policies.
8. LEADERSHIP: Lead the team, provide innovative thought leadership on strategies to grow market share, increase profitability, and meet long-term business goals.
9. ACTION-ORIENTED: Enjoy working hard; is action-oriented and energetic; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seize more opportunities than others.
10. CONFLICT MANAGEMENT: Step up to conflicts, seeing them as opportunities; read situations quickly; good at focused listening; can hammer out tough agreements and settle disputes equitably; can find common ground and get cooperation.
11. DEALING WITH AMBIGUITY: Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn’t upset when things are up in the air; doesn’t have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
12. DRIVE FOR RESULTS: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom‑line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must be certified per the paint manufactures criteria
• Must be knowledgeable in Lean Methodologies
• Must also have the ability to read and understand shop orders

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Lift/Push/Pull- Exerting up to 40 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
2. Climbing- Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.
3. Stooping- Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
4. Kneeling- Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
5. Crouching/Crawling/Reaching- Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
6. Standing- Particularly for sustained periods of time.
7. Walking- Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as: operating machines such as lathes, drill presses, power saws and mills where the seeing job is at or within arm’s reach; performing mechanical tasks of a non‑repetitive nature such as carpenters, technicians, service people, plumbers, painters, mechanics, etc. The worker is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. Must be physically capable of participating in companywide stretches at 7:00AM and 11:15AM daily.

The pay scale for newly hired employees in this position at this location in New York is $16.50 - $26.00. This is based on meeting all of the requirements of the role. The base pay offered for the role may vary depending on the candidate’s job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. We are proud to offer competitive benefits in addition to competitive pay. Our pay‑for‑performance philosophy allows top performers to earn more based on their continued success. This information applies to roles covered by NewYork State’s pay transparency law. Base pay information is based on market location and may differ in other locations.

EEO / DEI STATEMENTS

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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