Paint/Body Worker II

REV Group, Inc.•Brandon, SD

19h

About The Position

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 Group’s extensive vehicle line-up includes models such as ambulances, fire trucks, terminal trucks, RV’s and much more. Our 5,000+ 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. What a day in the life of a Paint/Body at REV looks like:

Requirements

Ability to run dual action sanders, grinders, and miscellaneous hand tools
Must have full knowledge of quality requirements to produce acceptable finish paint
Ability to communicate professionally and follow directions
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to learn how to mix primers and other paint products
Ability to perform tasks within time standards and maintain quality standards
Must have general knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards

Nice To Haves

Preferred 1-year experience in automotive paint prep and body repair
Preferred high school diploma or GED

Responsibilities

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