Painter I/Paint Prep (Firetrucks)

REV Group•Charlotte, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paint Prep position is responsible for the preparation of cabs and parts prior to painting for Spartan’s emergency response cabs and bodies. Spartan Emergency Response (Spartan ER) is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of custom emergency response vehicles, cabs, and chassis. Driven by a commitment to quality and innovation, Spartan and its portfolio of brands Spartan Fire Apparatus and Chassis, Smeal Fire Apparatus, and Ladder Tower (LT) offer a broad range of apparatus to meet specific requirements and demands of the fire service industry. Spartan has a rich history in fire apparatus manufacturing with over 250 years of combined experience. Spartan Emergency Response 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. With operations across the U.S. and globally, we are committed to safety, innovation, and quality while building products our customers depend on every day.

Requirements

Excellent attendance
Positive attitude
Strong and consistent attention to detail
Self-motivated with the ability to stay on task
Team oriented
Basic computer skills are required
No critical shortcomings on last performance review
Working knowledge of application of fillers, putties, and primers
Tolerate very high heat temperatures
Be exposed to high dust & chemicals
Work overtime on short notice
Willing to wear PPE respirators for extended amount of time
Learn and rotate within all areas pertaining to this job description
Improve self / area / company (including pursuing additional training, if needed)
Develop a working knowledge of Spartan’s systems (example: AS/400)

Nice To Haves

Body and paint experience preferred

Responsibilities

Sanding of cabs in primer state as well as aluminum state
Washing of cabs parts before and after primer
Masking of cabs to create several tones per vehicle
Learn and retain skills and practices needed to complete duties in assigned area
Read and follow detailed operator instructions, installation drawings, blueprints, etcetera, as required by a particular area
Understand, and be able to articulate, the production flow of an assigned product line or area
Self-check work and inspect prior processes
Use basic hand, electric, cordless, and pneumatic tools, as required
Meet production goals
Maintain a clean and safe work area
Initiate process improvements
Support 5S in work area
Communicate with manufacturing and other cross-functional teams (engineering, materials, purchasing, sales, etcetera) to resolve issues
Work in close proximity with customer, as needed
Solve complex problems with minimal assistance