Automotive Painter

Overview

Terex Corporation is a $4.5 billion, publicly traded global manufacturer of lifting and material processing products and services. The company is passionate about producing equipment that improves the lives of people around the world. Terex operations are global, yet each office or factory is a close-knit community. Terex provides team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact. The company values diversity and inclusion, safety, integrity, respect, servant leadership, courage and citizenship. It encourages continuous improvement and offers free courses available through Terex University. Women@Terex provides a supportive network for Terex women in their jobs and careers. It's an exciting time to be part of the expanding manufacturing sector. Terex is a place where you can work and grow.

Shift: 1st
Location: Waukesha, WI
Reports to: Production Supervisor

Specific Responsibilities

• Ability to handle a paint gun.
• Ability to spot if gun is not working properly and do the maintenance if needed.
• Ability to organize and perform the steps needed in sequence.
• Ability to prep bodies for epoxy prime coat.
• Thin paints to proper viscosity for ease of application and to attain proper coverage.
• Adjust sprayer to obtain required finish, coverage and economy; keep spray equipment and booth in a clean, operating and safe condition.
• Learn how to repair fiberglass, use gel coat, resin, etc.
• Required to spray finish coat of paint for repair of fiberglass.
• Must know how to spot and correct all types of related problems such as paint reaction to each other.
• Be able to move to any area of the shop; to be creative and meet strict deadlines as well as endure long hours.
• Comply with quality standards through error prevention and by meeting such requirements with zero defects.
• Operate forklift.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs or lift 40 – 100 lbs with assistance of others and lifting equipment provided.

Sign-On Bonus

• $3,000 Sign on Bonus: $1500 paid at 90 days, $1500 paid at 180 days.
• Must be an active employee at time of payout to collect the bonus.
• Employee will be responsible for repaying the bonus if you leave within 1 year of the final bonus payout.

About Terex

Terex Corporation is a global leader in specialized equipment solutions, serving essential sectors such as emergency services, waste and recycling, utilities, and construction. Our diversified portfolio positions us in resilient, high-demand markets with strong long-term growth potential. We design and manufacture advanced specialty vehicles—including fire, ambulance, and recreational vehicles—alongside waste collection vehicles, materials processing machinery, mobile elevating work platforms, and equipment for the electric utility industry. Through our global dealer, parts and service network and true value-creating digital solutions, we deliver best-in-class lifecycle support, helping customers maximize return on investment. With a strong manufacturing footprint in the United States and operations across Europe, India, and Asia Pacific, Terex combines global reach with local expertise to capture opportunities worldwide. Our strategy is clear: exceed customer expectations, invest in innovation, leverage our diversified portfolio, and deliver consistent, profitable growth for our shareholders.

Additional Information

We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact. We are committed to recruiting, engaging, developing, and retaining team members at all levels of our global workforce. Our culture is defined by our Terex Way Values – Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship. Our values are the driving force behind our commitment to maintain an inclusive, supportive, non-discriminatory, and safe workplace for all team members. To that end, we are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions. Terex offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including paid vacation, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision.