Paint/Body Worker (Body Shop) (Firetrucks)

REV Corporate•Charlotte, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paint / Body Worker (Body Shop) position is responsible for finishing cabs and parts to Spartan’s quality standards, prior to painting. This role involves repairing defects, performing presanding, applying body filler, roll priming, sanding, and metal finishing as needed. The individual will also participate in lean events, learn and retain skills for their assigned area, and wear respirators for extended periods. Work may involve being off ground-level, on ladders and lifts, and reading operator instructions. Understanding and articulating body shop and paint processes, self-checking work, and inspecting prior processes are key. The role requires using basic hand, electric, cordless, and pneumatic tools, meeting production goals, and maintaining a clean and safe work area. Initiating process improvements, supporting 5S, and communicating with cross-functional teams to resolve issues are also part of the responsibilities. The role may involve working in close proximity with customers and solving complex problems with minimal assistance.

Requirements

Excellent attendance
Positive attitude
Strong and consistent attention to detail
Self-motivated with the ability to stay on task
Team oriented
Basic computer skills are required
No critical shortcomings on last performance review
3 years of body shop experience
Strong knowledge of metail finishing
Working knowledge of application of fillers, including polyester fillers, putties, and primers
Demonstrate high quality body work
Able to tolerate very high heat temperatures
Able to be exposed to high dust & chemicals
Able to work overtime on short notice
Willing to improve self / area / company (including pursuing additional training, if needed)
Willing to develop a working knowledge of Spartan’s systems (example: AS/400)

Responsibilities

Repair defects
Perform presanding, body filler, roll prime, sanding, and metal finishing, as needed
Lead / perform lean events
Learn and retain skills and practices needed to complete duties in assigned area
Wear air or form fitting respirators for extended amounts of time
Work off ground-level, on ladders and lifts, as needed
Read and follow detailed operator instructions, as required by a particular area
Understand, and be able to articulate, the body shop and paint processes
Self-check work and inspect prior processes
Use basic hand, electric, cordless, and pneumatic tools, as required
Meet production goals
Maintain a clean and safe work area
Initiate process improvements
Support 5S in work area
Communicate with manufacturing and other cross-functional teams (engineering, materials, purchasing, sales, etcetera) to resolve issues
Work in close proximity with customer, as needed
Solve complex problems with minimal assistance