Paint/Body Worker I

Terex Corporation•Jefferson, NC

About The Position

American Emergency Vehicles (AEV), part of Terex Corporation, manufactures custom Type 1, Type 2, Type 3, and medium-duty ambulances. The Paint/Body Worker I prepares and finishes vehicle surfaces and performs body repair work. The role works under moderate supervision and requires full proficiency in a specific area of discipline.

Requirements

Preferred 1–3 years of experience in automotive paint preparation and body repair.
Preferred high school diploma or GED.
Ability to operate dual-action sanders, grinders, and miscellaneous hand tools.
Full knowledge of quality requirements for producing 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.
Ability to complete tasks within time standards while maintaining quality standards.
General knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of experience in automotive paint preparation and body repair.
High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Prepare, sand, and buff painted vehicles.
Tape and mask nonpainted surfaces or parts around areas to be painted.
Seal body seams with epoxy seam sealer and smooth them for final paint.
Grind, fill, and sand welds, dents, and gouges in exterior panels using properly mixed body filler.
Sand and shape body filler around transitions or body lines.
Spray primer on areas where body filler was applied.
Wipe down areas to be painted with grease and wax remover.
Sand painted surfaces to remove orange-peel texture.
Operate a buffer and follow the steps needed to buff paint to a proper finish.
Keep the work area safe and clean according to 6S standards.
Climb on vehicles when required and wear fall protection as needed.