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 performing body preparation and metal-finishing work as needed, while meeting production goals and maintaining a clean, safe work area. The worker is expected to learn and retain the skills and practices required in the assigned area, follow detailed operator instructions, understand and explain body shop and paint processes, and self-check work and inspect prior processes. The position uses basic hand, electric, cordless, and pneumatic tools and may require working on ladders and lifts, wearing air or form-fitting respirators for extended periods, and working in high heat, dust, and chemical exposure. The worker may lead or participate in lean events, support 5S and process improvements, communicate with manufacturing and cross-functional teams to resolve issues, and work near customers as needed. The role also involves solving complex problems with minimal assistance and working overtime on short notice.

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 ability to perform 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.
Read and follow detailed operator instructions as required.
Understand and be able to 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.
Support 5S in the work area.
Communicate with manufacturing and cross-functional teams, including engineering, materials, purchasing, and sales, to resolve issues.
Work in close proximity with customers as needed.
Solve complex problems with minimal assistance.