Painter

About the role

Ox Bodies, a subsidiary of Federal Signal, designs and manufactures Class 6 to 8 dump bodies in the United States and globally. Our products are known for durability and high performance, serving construction sites worldwide since 1972. We operate in Fayette, Alabama, where our team manufactures, assembles, and delivers complete dump bodies, parts, and accessories.

Responsibilities

• Sand and prep dump bodies.
• Prime and undercoat all dump bodies and parts.
• Spray paint the dump bodies and parts.
• Mix paint for special colors, when needed.
• Coordinate movement of dump bodies.
• Dispose of hazardous material in accordance with EPA regulations.
• Touch up dump bodies, as needed.
• Cross train with chipper/blaster.
• Use jib crane, sanders, paint spray equipment, paint mixing equipment, and forklift to move materials into proper position.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on equipment as assigned.
• Work all assigned days and overtime as required.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Complete annual Hazardous Materials training if overseeing weekly inspections.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1-2 years of industrial or automotive painting experience required.
• Familiarity with aerosol airless sprayers is required.
• Prior experience with skill saw, band saw, and cutting torch preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to operate equipment, with or without training.
• Ability to read and interpret a tape measure, understand measurements, and angles.
• Must be able to wear a respirator.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to climb a 5-foot ladder and remain on your feet for 10 hours.
• Must be able to climb, move, squat, stand, and walk for 10-12 hours.
• Must not be afraid of heights.
• Must remain in good physical shape to work in a non-temperature-controlled environment.