Job Description

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Requisition ID:

25233
Smeal, a REV Group brand, is recognized as a premier manufacturer, inventor, and innovator of custom fire apparatus. The company offers a full line of custom and commercial pumpers, rescue pumpers, aerial ladders, and urban interface vehicles. Smeal is committed to leading the industry in high-quality fire apparatus, delivery times and customer experience. Smeal sells its products worldwide and is based in Snyder, NE.

Smeal Apparatus 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.

SUMMARY

Painter prep prepares trucks to be painted in the paint booth.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must be able to work with little to no supervision after two weeks.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Grind welds and other areas of the vehicle as needed to prepare for painting Maintain and clean paint equipment Sand vehicle to prepare for painting Perform buffing on basic items (e.g., smart access and smaller items) Use body filler and prepare area for painting Use paint equipment to apply primer coat of paint Complete taping and masking as needed for body work and painting Caulk the exterior areas of vehicle to prepare for painting Self-check work and inspect prior processes Meet production goals Maintain a clean and safe work area Initiate process improvements when able Work in close proximity to customer, as needed Operate any equipment or tools needed to perform the job Assist other team members and departments as needed Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent experience Vocational training in body/vehicle repair or equivalent experience Experience buffing Experience swirl-mark removing Wet sanding experience (preferred) Ability to use basic hand and power tools Ability to read and use a tape measure to precise measurements Ability to work in a team environment Ability to maintain attendance within company guidelines Ability to retain and apply instructions Positive attitude Work overtime on short notice Embrace change Basic computer skills Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) Must be detail-oriented Ability to read and understand truck specification documents Ability to communicate and understand in English Ability to work within safety guidelines Must be self-motivated Must be able to work with little to no supervision after two weeks

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Individuals in this position must be able to wear a respirator as needed to perform job duties


While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand and walk for extended periods of time and to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The associate frequently is required to talk or hear. The associate is required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel or crawl over, under and around equipment. The associate is required to frequently work from a ladder or at heights up to 11 feet off the ground. May be exposed to vibration.


The associate must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds frequently, move up to 40 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

General production environment. The noise level ranges from moderate to loud occasionally. Environment may be warm or cool, depending on weather and other factors.

SCHEDULE:

Hours depend on business and department needs. All positions are subject to overtime as needed. Overtime can be scheduled by adding additional days to the scheduled days for the week or by extending the hours worked. See a supervisor for information on overtime worked in a particular department.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities. The associate may be asked to assist in the training of new associates on specific duties





REV Group 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. REV Group 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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