Painter I

REV Group•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Painter position is responsible for the painting of cabs and parts 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
Two (2) years of Automotive Paint experience
Demonstrated understanding of Paint materials and cleaning chemicals
Able to: Tolerate very high heat temperatures, high dust, and exposure to chemicals
Work overtime on short notice
Be willing to: Wear PPE respirators for extended amount of time
Improve self / area / company (including pursuing additional training, if needed)
Develop a working knowledge of Spartan’s systems (example: AS/400)

Nice To Haves

Vocational training for automotive finishing, preferred

Responsibilities

Perform preventive maintenance on paint equipment
Identify and spot repair paint defects in accordance to appearance specification
Verify cleaning chemical concentrations
Pre-treat and prep cabs and parts for paint
Spray base coat and clear coat
Mix tints following a formula to match paint codes
Maintain accurate documentation of paint codes
Coordinate material movement within the paint area
Load and unload parts on racking or carts per process documentation
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
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