Painter I

REV Group, Inc.•Decatur, IN

20h

About The Position

Fleetwood is one of the oldest and most popular RVs on the road and in the RV industry. We have manufactured Class A RVs for over 65+ years which is more than double most of our competition. Now manufacturing RVs under the Fleetwood, American Coach, and Holiday Rambler brands, we spent a lot of time figuring out how to make the best motorhome possible–and it all starts with construction innovation. From a perfect combination of power & reliability to hand-selecting your RV interior, we know how to make your RV Home a home. Fleetwood 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 Painter at REV looks like: Must have prior Automotive painting experience.

Requirements

Must have prior Automotive painting experience.
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
Must have general knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards
Must have knowledge of operation of paint gun and know how to disassemble/assemble to clean and maintain optimal performance.

Nice To Haves

Preferred 1–2-year experience in automotive painting
Preferred 1-2 years vocational education

Responsibilities

Clean parts with wax and grease remover and inspect prior to painting
Prep product for final paint
Mix coatings with reducer and catalyst at correct mixtures, using color mixture equipment
Spray primers/Sealer with gravity feed primer spray gun
Apply color and clear coating with spray equipment to meet coverage and gloss standards
Check wet film mil thickness with wet mill gauge
Check dry film thickness with a dry film gauge
Must have the ability to correct errors in applications
Maintain spray equipment to meet operational standards but not including repair of equipment
Maintain paint booth cleanliness and filter changes and sign log sheets
Ensure that hazardous waste that is handled is placed in proper containers
Know spill response procedures and evacuation plan
Keep work area clean and organized