Paint/Body Worker I

REV Group, Inc.

1d•Onsite

About The Position

American Emergency Vehicles (AEV) is a custom ambulance manufacturer for Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 and medium-duty ambulances. AEV is committed to caring for its customers and dedicated network of dealers, building ambulances with the highest standards of American-crafted excellence. AEV 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, focusing on safety, innovation, and quality in building products customers depend on daily. The Paint/Body Worker I is responsible for prepping, sanding, and buffing painted vehicles, sealing body seams, grinding and filling welds, dents, and gouges, and spraying primer. This role also involves sanding painted surfaces, operating a buffer, and maintaining a safe and clean work area to 6S standards. The position requires full proficiency in a specific area of discipline and works under moderate supervision.

Requirements

Ability to run dual action sanders, grinders, and miscellaneous hand tools
Must have full knowledge of quality requirements to produce 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 and maintain quality standards
Must have general knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards

Nice To Haves

Preferred 1-3 year experience in automotive paint prep and body repair
Preferred high school diploma or GED

Responsibilities

Responsible for prepping, sanding, buffing painted vehicles
Tape and mask off nonpainted surfaces or parts around areas to be painted
Seal body seams with epoxy seam sealer and smooth properly for final paint
Grind, and fill with properly mixed body filler and sand to finish, all welds, dents, and gouges in exterior panels.
Sand and shape body filler around transitions or body lines
Spray primer on all areas where body filler was applied
Wipe down all areas to be painted with grease and wax remover
Sand down painted surfaces to remove orange peel texture
Operate a buffer and understand the steps required to buff paint to a proper finish
Will may be required to climb on vehicles and be required to wear fall protection
Must keep the work area safe and clean to 6S standards
Gains or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Works under moderate supervision.