Body Shop

Terex Corporation•Charlotte, MI

About The Position

The Paint / Body Worker (Body Shop) is responsible for finishing cabs and parts to Spartan’s quality standards prior to painting. The role involves repairing defects and completing preparation and metal-finishing work, while meeting production goals and maintaining a clean and safe work area. The worker is expected to learn and retain the skills and practices required in the assigned area, follow detailed operator instructions, inspect their own work and prior processes, and understand and explain body shop and paint processes. The position also involves supporting lean events and 5S, initiating process improvements, and communicating with manufacturing and cross-functional teams to resolve issues. The worker may work near customers, use respirators for extended periods, and work on ladders or lifts. The role requires solving complex problems with minimal assistance and may require overtime on short notice. Work may involve high heat, dust, and chemicals.

Requirements

Excellent attendance.
Positive attitude.
Strong and consistent attention to detail.
Self-motivated and able to stay on task.
Team-oriented.
Basic computer skills.
No critical shortcomings on the last performance review.
Three years of body shop experience.
Strong knowledge of metal finishing.
Working knowledge of applying fillers, including polyester fillers, putties, and primers.
Demonstrated high-quality body work.
Ability to tolerate very high temperatures and exposure to high dust and chemicals.
Ability to work overtime on short notice.
Willingness to improve oneself, the work area, and the company, including pursuing additional training if needed.
Willingness to develop a working knowledge of Spartan’s systems, such as AS/400.

Responsibilities

Repair defects.
Perform presanding, body filler application, roll priming, sanding, and metal finishing as needed.
Lead or perform lean events.
Learn and retain the skills and practices needed to complete duties in the assigned area.
Wear air or form-fitting respirators for extended periods.
Work off ground level, including on ladders and lifts, as needed.
Read and follow detailed operator instructions for the assigned area.
Understand and articulate 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 and support 5S in the work area.
Communicate with manufacturing and cross-functional teams to resolve issues.
Work in close proximity to customers as needed.
Solve complex problems with minimal assistance.