Paint Prep (Autobody)

Charlotte, VT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Additional Locations:
Requisition ID: 26161

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 the larger REV Group (NYSE: REVG) a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles for the fire & emergency and recreation markets. REV Groups extensive vehicle line-up includes models such as ambulances fire trucks terminal trucks RVs and much more. Our 5000 employees continuously demonstrate their commitment to building innovative and reliable vehicles that our customers can depend on whether for a family trip across the U.S. or when responding to an emergency. Rev Group is a veteran friendly employer and hires over 200 veterans and or those transferring out of the military each year.

SUMMARY:
The Paint Prep position is responsible for the preparation of cabs and parts prior to painting for
Spartans emergency response cabs and bodies.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sanding of cabs in primer state as well as aluminum state
Washing of cabs parts before and after primer
Masking of cabs to create several tones per vehicle
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
Understand and be able to articulate the production flow of an assigned product line or 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

QUALIFICATIONS:

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
Body and paint experience preferred
Working knowledge of application of fillers putties and primer
Able to:
o Tolerate very high heat temperatures
o Be exposed to high dust & chemicals
o Work overtime on short notice
Be willing to:
o Wear PPE respirators for extended amount of time
o Learn and rotate within all areas pertaining to this job description
o Improve self / area / company (including pursuing additional training if needed)
o Develop a working knowledge of Spartans systems (example: AS/400)

REV Group is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race sex color religion national origin age disability protected veterans status pregnancy genetic information sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. REV Group also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunities for minorities and women for persons with disabilities and for protected veterans.

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Additional Locations: Requisition ID: 26161Spartan 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 an...

Additional Locations:
Requisition ID: 26161

SUMMARY:
The Paint Prep position is responsible for the preparation of cabs and parts prior to painting for
Spartans emergency response cabs and bodies.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sanding of cabs in primer state as well as aluminum state
Washing of cabs parts before and after primer
Masking of cabs to create several tones per vehicle
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
Understand and be able to articulate the production flow of an assigned product line or 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

QUALIFICATIONS:

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
Body and paint experience preferred
Working knowledge of application of fillers putties and primer
Able to:
o Tolerate very high heat temperatures
o Be exposed to high dust & chemicals
o Work overtime on short notice
Be willing to:
o Wear PPE respirators for extended amount of time
o Learn and rotate within all areas pertaining to this job description
o Improve self / area / company (including pursuing additional training if needed)
o Develop a working knowledge of Spartans systems (example: AS/400)