Paint/Body Worker II at CMI Terex Corporation in Brandon, SD

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 Terex Corporation, a global designer and manufacturer of specialized vehicles and equipment, including fire and emergency vehicles, waste and recycling equipment, RV's, and machinery supporting construction, utilities, and infrastructure. With operations across the U.S. and globally, we are committed to safety, innovation, and quality while building products our customers depend on every day.

What a Day in the Life of a Paint/Body Team Member Looks Like:

• Responsible for prepping, sanding, and buffing painted vehicles
• Tape and mask off non-painted surfaces or parts around areas to be painted
• Seal body seams with epoxy seam sealer and smooth properly for final paint
• Grind and fill welds, dents, and gouges in exterior panels with properly mixed body filler, then sand to finish
• Sand and shape body filler around transitions and body lines
• Spray primer on all areas where body filler has been applied
• Wipe down all areas to be painted with grease and wax remover
• Sand painted surfaces to remove orange peel texture
• Operate a buffer and understand the steps required to buff paint to a proper finish
• Climb on vehicles as required and wear appropriate fall protection
• Maintain a safe and clean work area in accordance with 6S standards

Required Education, Skills, and Experience:

• 1 year of experience in automotive paint preparation and body repair preferred
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Ability to operate dual-action sanders, grinders, and miscellaneous hand tools
• Knowledge of quality requirements necessary to produce an acceptable paint finish
• Ability to communicate professionally and follow directions
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to learn how to mix primers and other paint products
• Ability to complete tasks within established time standards while maintaining quality standards
• General knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, and climbing up and down ladders and scaffolding
• Ability to regularly lift and move up to 40 lbs. without assistance
• Ability to work with arms above the head
• Ability to work from ladders or scaffolding
• Ability to operate and understand all required protective and safety equipment in the work area
• Ability to wear a dust mask and/or respirator
• Ability to work in non-temperature-controlled environments
• Ability to work in temperatures of 95°F or higher for up to 10 hours per day
• Ability to stand at a workstation for up to 10 hours per day, excluding scheduled breaks

What Makes Us Unique:

• Military-friendly employer
• Education reimbursement
• Career development opportunities
• Opportunities to relocate to other locations
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one

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. Terex Corporation 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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