Painter I

Terex Corporation•Snyder, NE

About The Position

Smeal Apparatus, part of Terex Corporation, manufactures custom and commercial fire apparatus. The Painter I role at Specialty Vehicles prepares parts and products for painting, mixes and applies coatings, checks finish quality, and maintains paint equipment and the work area. The position also involves following safety procedures for hazardous materials, spills, and evacuation.

Requirements

Ability to operate dual-action sanders, grinders, and miscellaneous hand tools.
Full knowledge of quality requirements for producing an acceptable paint finish.
Ability to communicate professionally and follow directions.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to learn to mix primers and other paint products.
General knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards.
Knowledge of paint gun operation, disassembly, and assembly for cleaning and maintaining optimal performance.
Must pass a spirometer test and be able to use a respirator.

Nice To Haves

1–2 years of automotive painting experience.
1–2 years of vocational education.

Responsibilities

Clean parts with wax and grease remover and inspect them before painting.
Prepare products for final painting.
Mix coatings with reducer and catalyst in correct proportions using color mixture equipment.
Spray primers and sealer using a gravity-feed primer spray gun.
Apply color and clear coatings with spray equipment to meet coverage and gloss standards.
Measure wet film thickness with a wet film gauge and dry film thickness with a dry film gauge.
Correct errors in coating applications.
Maintain spray equipment to operational standards, excluding equipment repairs.
Maintain paint booth cleanliness, change filters, and complete log sheets.
Place handled hazardous waste in appropriate containers.
Follow spill response procedures and the evacuation plan.
Keep the work area clean and organized.