Vehicle Paint & Finish Technician II

HEV; Grove City (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Hazardous materials training

Safety equipment provided

Job summary

Terex Corporation is seeking a coating technician in Grove City, OH to apply sub-coatings and finish coatings on metal components and final vehicles. You will mix products per specifications and inspect surfaces for proper paint preparation and finish.

The role requires reading shop orders, using measuring devices, and applying coatings with spray equipment to meet gloss standards. Safe handling of hazardous materials and adherence to OSHA/EPA rules are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and verbally communicate simple instructions.
• Ability to read and use measuring devices.
• Able to run dual action sanders, grinders and miscellaneous hand tools.
• Able to read and interpret shop orders to determine the color required.
• Able to determine proper surface condition for acceptance of paint.
• Must have knowledge of quality requirements to produce acceptable finish paint.
• Must have general knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards.
• Hazardous Materials Handling training with annual refresher course.
• Close attention to detail; work with minimal supervision.
• Able to learn how to mix primers and other paint products.

Responsibilities

• Set work priorities to meet production goals as scheduled per department.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with colleagues.
• Meet minimum safety standards per department.
• Perform spot-in repairs.
• Sand paint finish and use compounds; operate polisher.
• Mix coatings with thinner and catalyst to correct mixture using color-mixing equipment.
• Apply coatings with spray equipment to meet coverage and gloss standards.
• Correct errors in coating application.
• Paint parts and ensure acceptable finish quality.
• Clean and inspect parts prior to painting.
• Follow procedures for a quality, lasting paint finish.
• Mix and spray all products used.
• Follow hazardous waste disposal and fire prevention procedures.
• Keep equipment and area clean; handle hazardous waste properly.
• Be familiar with Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan.
• May take on other responsibilities as directed by line manager.

Skills

Reading & writing

Measuring devices

Dual action sander operation

Grinders

Shop orders interpretation

Quality standards knowledge

OSHA/EPA knowledge

Hazardous Materials handling

Attention to detail

Primer mixing

Tools

Dual action sanders

Grinders

Paint sprayers

Color mixing equipment

Job description

Terex Corporation is seeking a coating technician in Grove City, OH to apply sub-coatings and finish coatings on metal components and final vehicles. You will mix products per specifications and inspect surfaces for proper paint preparation and finish.

The role requires reading shop orders, using measuring devices, and applying coatings with spray equipment to meet gloss standards. Safe handling of hazardous materials and adherence to OSHA/EPA rules are essential.