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Paint/Body Worker I

Spartan Fire, LLC
tuition reimbursement
United States, Michigan, Charlotte
Aug 05, 2026
Additional Locations: Requisition ID: 27638 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 ofaPaint/Bodyat REV looks like: 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,andfill 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 stepsrequiredto buff paint to a proper finish Will may berequiredto climb on vehicles and berequiredto wear fall protection Must keepthework area safe and clean to 6S standards Required education, skills, and experiences to be successful: Preferred 1-year experience inautomotive paint prep and body repair Preferred high school diploma or GED Ability torun dual action sanders, grinders, and miscellaneous hand tools Must havefull 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 andmaintainquality standards Must have general knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards Physical demands on this role: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodationmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, and climbing up and down ladders and scaffolding Ability to regularly lift and move 40 lbs. withoutassistance Ability to work with arms above head Ability to work from ladders or scaffolding Ability tooperateand understand the operation of all protective safety equipment in the area. Ability to wearadust mask and/or respirator Ability to work in non-temperature-controlled environments Ability to work in 95 plus degrees temperatures for ten hours a day Ability to stand ataworkstation for ten hours a day (Minus specific breaks) What makes REV unique: Medical, dental and vision benefits start on day one Military-friendly employer Education Reimbursement Career Development Opportunities Opportunities torelocateto other REV locations 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. NOTICE FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS Effective January 1, 2020, pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (as amended, the "CCPA"), if you are a California resident, you may have certain additional rights. Please click on the link for a description of those rights and how California residents may exercise them.