Paint/Body Worker II

Terex Corporation•Brandon, SD

About The Position

Spartan Emergency Response, part of Terex Corporation, designs, manufactures, and distributes custom emergency response vehicles, cabs, and chassis. The Paint/Body Worker II prepares, repairs, and finishes vehicle surfaces to meet paint-quality standards. The role involves sanding and buffing painted vehicles, masking surfaces, sealing seams, repairing exterior panels, applying primer, and preparing surfaces for paint. Team members maintain a safe and clean work area in accordance with 6S standards and use appropriate fall protection when working on vehicles.

Requirements

One year of experience in automotive paint preparation and body repair is preferred.
High school diploma or GED is preferred.
Ability to operate dual-action sanders, grinders, and miscellaneous hand tools.
Knowledge of quality requirements for producing an acceptable paint finish.
Ability to communicate professionally and follow directions.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Ability to learn how to mix primers and other paint products.
Ability to complete tasks within established time standards while maintaining quality standards.
General knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards.
Ability to meet the position's physical demands, including frequent bending, stooping, squatting, climbing, lifting and moving up to 40 pounds without assistance, working with arms above the head, and standing for up to 10 hours per day excluding scheduled breaks.
Ability to work from ladders or scaffolding, operate and understand required protective and safety equipment, wear a dust mask and/or respirator, and work in non-temperature-controlled environments, including temperatures of 95°F or higher for up to 10 hours per day.

Responsibilities

Prepare, sand, and buff painted vehicles.
Tape and mask non-painted surfaces and parts near areas to be painted.
Seal body seams with epoxy seam sealer and smooth them for final paint.
Grind and fill welds, dents, and gouges in exterior panels with properly mixed body filler, then sand them to finish.
Sand and shape body filler around transitions and body lines.
Spray primer on areas where body filler has been 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 achieve a proper paint finish.
Climb on vehicles as required and wear appropriate fall protection.
Maintain a safe, clean work area in accordance with 6S standards.