Painter I

Terex Corporation•Holden, LA

About The Position

Ferrara/KME, part of Terex Corporation, manufactures fire trucks and emergency response vehicles. The Painter I applies protective primer and finish paint to manufactured products, including body sides and cabs, and repairs surface defects. Work includes cleaning, grinding, filling, sanding, masking, mixing coatings, and applying paint with spray equipment. The role also involves inspecting finished surfaces and maintaining clean, safe work areas and equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Ability to read and understand English.
Strong work ethic and ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to climb, twist, bend, and stoop.
Ability to use hands and work overhead.
Ability to stand, squat, and grasp.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

Prepare surfaces for painting by repairing defects, sanding, and cleaning.
Mask parts and areas that are not to be coated.
Mix paints and catalyst, pour coating liquid into a pressure pot, and connect the spray gun to an air hose.
Adjust spray width and pressure and apply primer or finish coats according to painting techniques.
Clean spraying equipment with solvent using proper personal protection and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
Remove grease and dirt from products using appropriate cleaning products.
Fill, grind, and sand repaired surfaces using power and hand tools.
Fill depressions with body filler and file dings to remove burrs and rough spots.
Prime or paint surfaces after body repair, as needed.
Visually and manually inspect workpiece surfaces to achieve required results.
Perform other work as assigned.