Painter II

Terex Corporation•Hamburg, NY

7d•$17 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

E-ONE is hiring a Painter II to perform skilled surface preparation, bodywork, masking, painting, finishing, and paint correction while manufacturing custom fire apparatus and specialty vehicles. The role applies primers, base coats, clear coats, and specialty coatings while meeting quality, production, and safety standards. Work is performed according to specifications, shop orders, blueprints, production schedules, and established manufacturing processes and painting practices. Available schedules are Monday through Thursday, either 5:00 AM–3:30 PM or 6:00 AM–4:30 PM. Overtime on Friday and Saturday is optional. The role works in paint booths and industrial manufacturing environments, with exposure to noise, fumes, and varying temperatures. The position requires attention to craftsmanship and finish quality, safe operation and care of paint-shop equipment, and collaboration in a fast-paced production environment. Employees are expected to follow safety and quality requirements, support continuous improvement and lean practices, and work in other areas when needed. The role also involves attending meetings and training and may require additional hours as necessary. The New York pay scale for newly hired employees is $16.50–$26.00. The offered base pay may vary according to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. E-ONE states that it offers competitive benefits, but does not specify individual benefits in this posting.

Requirements

Working knowledge of paint preparation, spray application, blending, finishing, and paint correction processes.
Experience with primers, base coat/clear coat systems, and related coating materials.
Knowledge of body fillers, surface repair methods, and finishing techniques.
Ability to identify and correct paint defects and surface imperfections.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to craftsmanship and finish quality.
Ability to safely operate paint-shop tools and equipment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a production team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Basic math and measuring skills for material mixing and preparation.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and maintain production standards.
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 40 pounds frequently and/or up to 20 pounds constantly.
Ability to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand for sustained periods, walk, and perform repetitive motions throughout the workday.
Ability to lift and move materials and equipment in accordance with company safety guidelines.
Ability to wear required respiratory protection and PPE for extended periods.
Ability to work in paint booths and industrial manufacturing environments with exposure to noise, fumes, and varying temperatures.
Physical ability to participate in companywide stretches twice daily.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in automotive, industrial, heavy truck, collision repair, or custom vehicle painting.
Experience priming and painting vehicles, including some blending knowledge.
Experience with color sanding, buffing, and final finish polishing.
Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement practices.
Ability to perform minor troubleshooting and adjustment of paint equipment.

Responsibilities

Prepare fire apparatus bodies, doors, compartments, panels, and components for painting by sanding, cleaning, masking, and conditioning surfaces.
Perform bodywork and surface repairs with fillers, glazing putties, and related materials.
Mix and prepare primers, sealers, base coats, clear coats, and related materials according to manufacturer specifications, technical data sheets, and production requirements.
Apply primers, sealers, base coats, clear coats, and specialty coatings using gravity-fed HVLP spray equipment and approved techniques.
Wet sand, buff, polish, and correct paint defects to achieve a high-quality finish.
Operate and maintain paint booth systems, bake cycles, curing equipment, and paint-shop tools.
Inspect finished surfaces for runs, dirt, orange peel, dry spray, adhesion issues, and other defects; make corrections as directed by the lead team member or supervisor.
Mask and protect components and surfaces that are not to be painted.
Follow flash times, bake schedules, and coating sequences to maintain coating integrity and durability.
Clean and maintain spray guns, sanding and buffing equipment, and paint-area workspaces.
Read and interpret work instructions, paint specifications, shop orders, and production schedules.
Record production activity and communicate quality or equipment concerns to supervision.
Support paint-shop workflow and production demands by assisting with related operations as needed.
Follow safety requirements, use PPE and defect-free equipment, report hazards, and maintain a clean and safe work area.
Check work for conformance to process instructions, specifications, and quality standards; identify and segregate nonconforming product and assist with corrective and preventive actions.
Participate in continuous improvement, lean activities, 5S, kaizen, training, meetings, and task force groups.
Work flexibly in other areas and adjust breaks to meet workflow needs; work additional hours as necessary.
Contribute constructively to team assignments and special improvement projects.