Paint/Body Worker I

Primary Functions

Perform all paint prep and body work functions with little to no supervision in order to prepare the emergency vehicles for its final paint job. Prepare the emergency vehicle for paint by functions such as sanding, light body work, taping, and chemically washing items to achieve a quality painting surface. Occasionally perform heavier body work as required by production. This would include the complete phases of repairing holes, major dents and other general body work functions. Buffing and polishing to obtain an acceptable quality of the finished product.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Understand and carry out verbal and written directions in English.
• Closely follow safety protocols and standards.
• 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.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Ensure that hazardous waste that is handled is placed into the proper container(s).
• Maintain all satellite and storage containers in a closed position unless adding or removing waste.
• Familiar with Hazardous Waste Contingency Plan.
• Able to read, write, comprehend, and verbally communicate simple instructions, short correspondence and memos in English, including production orders.
• Able to perform all operations within acceptable quality and time standards.
• Able to recognize quality expected and be able to reproduce it.
• Able to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
• Able to run dual action sanders, grinders and miscellaneous hand tools.
• Able to spray primers with an air paint system.
• Able to properly mix, apply, and finish body fillers such as Bondo for automotive and emergency vehicle body repair.
• Must have full knowledge of quality requirements to produce acceptable finish paint.
• Must be able to retain information taught regarding chemicals and related items and the proper usage of the same.
• Able to learn how to mix primers and other paint products.
• Must have general knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards.
• Be trained in Hazardous Materials Handling Operations with an annual refresher course.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 40#’s without assistance.
• Ability to work from various squatting, kneeling or bending positions.
• Ability to work with arms above head.
• Ability to work from ladders or scaffolding.
• Ability to stand at a workstation for ten hours a day (minus specified breaks.)
• Ability to safely use specified hand, air, power tools, and machinery.
• Ability to operate and understand the operation of all protective safety equipment in the area.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Required to handle and dispose of hazardous waste.
• Ability to work in 105-degree heat for excess of ten (10) hours per day.
• Ability to work in noisy and dusty conditions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is elevated.
• Personal Protective Equipment Recommended and/or Required:
  • Safety glasses, or prescription safety glasses with side shields
  • Face shields
  • Ear plugs
  • Work Gloves
  • Protective disposable suite when necessary
  • Respirator when required for hazardous materials
  • Fall protection
  • Hard hat
  • Steel Toe Shoes

Physical Requirements

• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 40#’s without assistance.
• Ability to work from various squatting, kneeling or bending positions.
• Ability to work with arms above head.
• Ability to work from ladders or scaffolding.
• Ability to stand at a workstation for ten hours a day (minus specified breaks.)
• Ability to safely use specified hand, air, power tools, and machinery.
• Ability to operate and understand the operation of all protective safety equipment in the area.

Work Environment

• Regularly works near moving mechanical parts.
• Frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
• Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is elevated.

Personal Protective Equipment

• Safety glasses, or prescription safety glasses with side shields
• Face shields
• Ear plugs
• Work Gloves
• Protective disposable suite when necessary
• Respirator when required for hazardous materials
• Fall protection
• Hard hat
• Steel Toe Shoes

Overtime

Overtime may be required based on business needs. This position may require mandatory overtime up to three (3) out of four (4) Fridays per month.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Terex Corporation 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 veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law.