Painter I Spartan Fire, LLC United States, Michigan, Charlotte Sep 15, 2026

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Requisition ID:

27955

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 Painter position is responsible for the painting of cabs and parts for Spartan's emergency response cabs and bodies.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform preventive maintenance on paint equipment

Identify and spot repair paint defects in accordance to appearance specification

Verify cleaning chemical concentrations

Pre-treat and prep cabs and parts for paint

Spray base coat and clear coat

Mix tints following a formula to match paint codes

Maintain accurate documentation of paint codes

Coordinate material movement within the paint area

Load and unload parts on racking or carts per process documentation

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

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
• Two (2) years of Automotive Paint experience
• Demonstrated understanding of Paint materials and cleaning chemicals
• Vocational training for automotive finishing, preferred

Able to:

Tolerate very high heat temperatures, high dust, and exposure to chemicals

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)

High School Diploma or GED Additional Requirements:

N/A

•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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