Paint/Body Worker I

REV Group, Inc.•Winter Park, FL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

REV-O is the manufacturer of two industry-leading ambulance brands, Road Rescue & Wheeled Coach, which build Type 1, Type 2, Type 3, and medium-duty models. These ambulances are designed for mission-critical durability and performance under demanding conditions. REV-O is part of Terex Corporation, a global designer and manufacturer of specialized vehicles and equipment, including fire and emergency vehicles, waste and recycling equipment, RV's, and machinery supporting construction, utilities, and infrastructure. The company operates across the U.S. and globally, committed to safety, innovation, and quality. The Bodyworker I performs all paint prep and body work functions with little to no supervision to prepare emergency vehicles for their final paint job. This includes tasks such as sanding, light body work, taping, and chemically washing items to achieve a quality painting surface. The role also occasionally involves heavier body work, such as repairing holes, major dents, and other general body work functions, as well as buffing and polishing to ensure an acceptable quality of the finished product.

Requirements

Close attention to detail
Ability to read, write, comprehend, and verbally communicate simple instructions, short correspondence and memos in English, including production orders
Ability to perform all operations within acceptable quality and time standards
Ability to recognize quality expected and be able to reproduce it
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization
Ability to run dual action sanders, grinders and miscellaneous hand tools
Ability to spray primers with an air paint system
Ability to properly mix, apply, and finish body fillers such as Bondo for automotive and emergency vehicle body repair
Must have full knowledge of quality requirements to produce acceptable finish paint
Must be able to retain information taught regarding chemicals and related items and the proper usage of the same
Able to learn how to mix primers and other paint products
Must have general knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards
Be trained in Hazardous Materials Handling Operations with an annual refresher course
Hazardous waste training shall be provided to employee within six months of the date the employee filled this position and a review of this training provided every 12 months thereafter
Employee shall be supervised until training is complete
Training will consist of at least 30 minutes of classroom instruction and additional on the job training as needed
Training will include familiarization with roles as outlined in Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan

Responsibilities

Perform all paint prep and body work functions with little to no supervision in order to prepare the emergency vehicles for its final paint job
Prepare the emergency vehicle for paint by functions such as sanding, light body work, taping, and chemically washing items to achieve a quality painting surface
Occasionally perform heavier body work as required by production, including the complete phases of repairing holes, major dents and other general body work functions
Buffing and polishing to obtain an acceptable quality of the finished product
Understand and carry out verbal and written directions in English
Function with a minimal amount of supervision or no supervision
Set work priorities to meet production goals as scheduled per assigned department
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those in contact on a day to day basis
Meet minimum standards of safety per assigned department
Meet minimum standards of 5S per assigned department
Be compliant with all the rules of conduct and attendance per the company handbook
Seal all seams and prepare all products properly
Wipe down all areas to be painted with a degreaser and solvent
Sand and scuff areas on emergency vehicles that may have prior paint defects
Grinding all welds and filling with body filler
Mask off edges and areas where paint is not required
Take tape and paper off bus after it is painted and dried
Fill any dents and gouges in metal
Air file, mix sand, and apply body fillers to finished surface
Use of double action sander
Apply caulking to proper areas
Clean and maintain equipment and paint guns as required
Use of chemicals safely according to established criteria
Fiberglass laminations for repair or production as required
Ensure that hazardous waste that is handled is placed into the proper container(s)
Maintains all satellite and storage containers in a closed position unless adding or removing waste
Familiar with Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan
Knows spill response procedures and evacuation routes
Other duties and responsibilities as required