Paint/Body Worker I

Terex Corporation • Ephrata, PA

5d

About The Position

The Paint/Body Worker I prepares and finishes vehicle surfaces for painting at Specialty Vehicles. The role involves sanding, masking, seam sealing, repairing exterior panels with body filler, applying primer, cleaning surfaces, and buffing painted vehicles to achieve an acceptable finish. The employee must maintain a safe, clean work area to 6S standards and may need to climb on vehicles while using fall protection.

The position requires working with hand and power tools, following directions and quality requirements, and completing work within time standards. Work may take place in non-temperature-controlled environments, including temperatures above 95 degrees, and requires standing at a workstation for up to ten hours a day.

Requirements

• 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 perform tasks within time standards while maintaining quality standards.
• General knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards.

Nice To Haves

• One year 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 and 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 and body lines.
• Spray primer on areas where body filler was applied.
• Wipe 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.
• Climb on vehicles when required and wear fall protection as needed.
• Keep the work area safe and clean according to 6S standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one.
• Education reimbursement.
• Career development opportunities.
• Opportunities to relocate to other Specialty Vehicles locations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed