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Finisher I/Sand & Buff Spartan Fire, LLC United States, Michigan, Charlotte Sep 01, 2026

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Requisition ID:

27867

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. The Sand & Buff position is responsible for the polishing cabs, parts, and other products to ensure compliance with Spartan's Paint Appearance Requirement for emergency response cabs and bodies.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Inspect the cab/body, parts, and/or other products for defects

Remove dirt and/ or runs using supplied tools

Sand and buff the cab/body, parts, and / or other products using supplied tools to to ensure compliance with Spartan's Paint Appearance Requirement

Detail cab/body prior to it leaving work center

Work in a team enviroment

Learn and retain skills and practices needed to complete duties in assigned area

Read and follow detailed operator instructions, installation drawings, blueprints, etcetera, as required by a particular area

Understand, and be able to articulate, the production flow of an assigned product line or area

Self-check work and inspect prior processes

Use basic hand, electric, cordless, and pneumatic tools, as required

Meet production goals

Maintain a clean and safe work area

Initiate process improvements

Support 5S in work area

Communicate with manufacturing and other cross-functional teams (engineering, materials, purchasing, sales, etcetera) to resolve issues

Work in close proximity with customer, as needed

Solve complex problems with minimal assistance

QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent attendance
• Positive attitude
• Strong and consistent attention to detail
• Self-motivated with the ability to stay on task
• Team oriented
• Basic computer skills are required
• No critical shortcomings on last performance review
• Body and paint experience preferred

Able to:

Operate a DA sander and an air polisher for extended amounts of time

Tolerate very high heat temperatures and dusty conditions

Work overtime on short notice

Be willing to:

Wear PPE respirators for extended amount of time

Improve self / area / company (including pursuing additional training, if needed)

Develop a working knowledge of Spartan's systems (example: AS/400)

EDUCATION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

(Select education and/or other certifications that may be either required or preferred to perform the job) Degree Type Required/Preferred Area of Study HS Diploma or GED Required Certificates /

Certifications Required/Preferred Functional Experience N/A Describe Experience Required:

Management Experience N/A Approximate Number of Reports Additional Requirements:

N/A WORK ENVIRONMENT

Operate a vehicle:

Occasionally See:

Frequently Operate heavy equipment:

Occasionally Hear:

Occasionally Operate small equipment: Frequently Talk Occasionally Handle power tools:

Frequently Write:

Occasionally Operate production machinery: Frequently Isolated with minimal support: Occasionally Operate office equipment: Occasionally Work in all weather conditions: Occasionally Eye/hand coordination: Frequently Requires extended hours: Occasionally Physical movement (pushing, pulling, bending, lifting, standing): Frequently Inside work area: Frequently

•This job description is intended to outline those functions typically performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This description is not intended to be all-inclusive or to limit the discretionary authority of supervisors to assign other tasks of similar nature or level of responsibility. Spartan Motors reserves the right to change or assign to this position as required. 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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