Automotive Painter I

LED FastStart•Holden, LA

33d

About The Position

Ferrara/KME are premiere manufacturers of fire trucks and emergency response vehicles offering a full line of pumpers, aerials, industrial, wildland, and rescue apparatus. Working hands-on with both municipal and industrial fire departments, the Ferrara/KME team thrives on diagnosing departments' current apparatus limitations and response needs to custom design the perfect fire apparatus solution that will stand the test of time. Ferrara/KME is part of the larger REV Group (NYSE: REVG), a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles for the fire & emergency and recreation markets. REV Group’s extensive vehicle line-up includes models such as ambulances, fire trucks, terminal trucks, RV’s and much more. Our 6,500+ employees continuously demonstrate their commitment to building innovative and reliable vehicles that our customers can depend on whether for a family trip across the U.S. or when responding to an emergency. Rev Group is a veteran friendly employer and hires over 200 veterans and or those transferring out of the military each year. What a day in the life of a Painter at REV looks like: Clean parts with wax and grease remover and inspect prior to painting Prep product for final paint Mix coatings with reducer and catalyst at correct mixtures, using color mixture equipment Spray primers/Sealer with gravity feed primer spray gun Apply color and clear coating with spray equipment to meet coverage and gloss standards Check wet film mil thickness with wet mill gauge Check dry film thickness with a dry film gauge Must have the ability to correct errors in applications Maintain spray equipment to meet operational standards but not including repair of equipment Maintain paint booth cleanliness and filter changes and sign log sheets Ensure that hazardous waste that is handled is placed in proper containers Know spill response procedures and evacuation plan Keep work area clean and organized

Requirements

Ability to run dual action sanders, grinders, and miscellaneous hand tools
Must have full knowledge of quality requirements to produce acceptable finish paint
Ability to communicate professionally and follow directions
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to learn how to mix primers and other paint products
Must have general knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards
Must have knowledge of operation of paint gun and know how to disassemble/assemble to clean and maintain optimal performance.
Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, and climbing up and down ladders and scaffolding
Ability to regularly lift and move 40 lbs. without assistance
Ability to push/pull carts and racks in and out of booths
Ability to work with arms above head
Ability to work from ladders or scaffolding
Ability to operate and understand the operation of all protective safety equipment in the area.
Ability to work in non-temperature-controlled environments
Ability to work in 95 plus degree temperatures
Must pass a spirometer test and can use a respirator.

Nice To Haves

Preferred 1–2-year experience in automotive painting
Preferred 1-2 years vocational education

Responsibilities

Clean parts with wax and grease remover and inspect prior to painting
Prep product for final paint
Mix coatings with reducer and catalyst at correct mixtures, using color mixture equipment
Spray primers/Sealer with gravity feed primer spray gun
Apply color and clear coating with spray equipment to meet coverage and gloss standards
Check wet film mil thickness with wet mill gauge
Check dry film thickness with a dry film gauge
Must have the ability to correct errors in applications
Maintain spray equipment to meet operational standards but not including repair of equipment
Maintain paint booth cleanliness and filter changes and sign log sheets
Ensure that hazardous waste that is handled is placed in proper containers
Know spill response procedures and evacuation plan
Keep work area clean and organized