Painter I

REV Group, Inc.•Grove City, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1968 Horton Emergency Vehicles has built the industry’s most innovative ambulances for first responders risking their lives to save others. Horton designs, manufactures, and delivers the highest-quality, most tailor-made ambulances the market has to offer. Horton Emergency Vehicles 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

Ability to read, write, comprehend, and verbally communicate simple instructions, short correspondence and memos
Ability to read and use measuring devices.
Ability to run dual action sanders, grinders and miscellaneous hand tools.
Able to read and interpret shop orders to determine the color required.
Able to determine the proper surface condition for acceptance of paint and prepare if required.
Must have full knowledge of quality requirements to produce acceptable finish paint.
Must have general knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards.
Be trained in Hazardous Materials Handling Operations with an annual refresher course.
Close attention to detail
Function with a minimal amount of supervision or no supervision.
Set work priorities to meet production goals as scheduled per assigned department.
Able to learn how to mix primers and other paint products.

Responsibilities

Apply sub-coatings and finish coatings to all metal components and finished product.
Fulfill all painting requirements to include from parts painting to complete vehicle paint, both in solid and metallic colors.
Mix all products according to specifications.
Check all painted materials for proper surface condition and proper paint preparations and repair as required.
Set work priorities to meet production goals as scheduled per assigned department.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those in contact on a day to day basis.
Meet minimum standards of safety per assigned department.
Perform spot-in repairs.
Sand paint finish and use compounds and operate polisher.
Mix coatings with thinner and catalyst to correct mixture, using color mixture equipment.
Apply coatings with all types of spray equipment to meet coverage and gloss standards. Be able to correct errors in application of all types of coatings.
Paint the parts and understand the acceptable quality of finish.
Clean and inspect parts prior to painting.
Follow all procedures for a quality, lasting paint finish.
Be able to mix and spray all products used.
Follow hazardous waste disposal program and fire prevention procedures.
Keep equipment and working area clean.
Ensure that hazardous waste that is handled is placed into the proper container(s).
Familiar with Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan.