Finisher I (Metal Sanding)

Terex Corporation•Ocala, FL

About The Position

E-ONE manufactures custom and commercial fire and emergency vehicles. The Finisher I performs sanding, grinding, mounting, and repair work to prepare units for welding, assembly, or painting, following prescribed routines and specifications during the manufacture of large, custom, special-purpose vehicles. The role involves inspecting and preparing components and vehicle surfaces, correcting defects, smoothing welds and surfaces, and applying finishing compounds or primer where needed. The employee follows production documents and instructions, monitors work quality, observes safety and quality procedures, and may assist with other operations to maintain production flow and truck schedules.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Good math skills.
Must be able to obtain an E-ONE-issued forklift license.
Recordkeeping abilities.
Knowledge of and adherence to E-ONE safety practices.
Ability to meet physical requirements, including lifting, walking, kneeling, squatting, and standing for extended periods.
Willingness and ability to meet overtime requirements as necessary.

Responsibilities

Sand or grind parts, bevel edges, and prepare components for welding, assembly, or painting.
Use process sheets, shop orders, prints, schedules, pick-lists, and instructions to complete assigned work.
Review material and production requirements and gather tools and materials for the work area.
Clean components and units, and inspect structures and surfaces for defects such as dents, rough weld beads, fractures, and uneven surfaces.
Correct surface defects with fillers, filing, or sanding; apply primer over corrected areas when required.
Brush and grind welds, remove residue and excess weld beads, apply compound, and buff surfaces to meet cosmetic criteria and specifications.
Identify and report weld defects, including fractures, voids, porosity, and distortion.
Select abrasives and compounds appropriate to finishing requirements; prepare surfaces for further processing or final finishing.
Clean and buff surfaces such as tread plate and remove scratches from non-painted surfaces.
Remove doors or other components and place them on stands or fixtures; install required hinges and backup bars where needed.
Flat-sand specified pieces and adjust sander pressure to produce a symmetrical finish.
Monitor the quality of work and follow work standards and company safety and quality procedures.
Perform or assist with other operations as directed to maintain workflow and meet production requirements.
Work in other areas as needed, seek additional work when an assignment is complete, and participate in continuous improvement and training activities.