Lead Painter Construction

Since 1975, Leader has been exactly that: a leader in emergency vehicle manufacturing. We are a Southern California-based ambulance company that combines a strong work ethic with an unwavering commitment to safety and quality. The result is a range of Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 ambulances full of innovative features that can improve the safety and effectiveness of the crew.

Leader Ambulance 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.

This position is primarily responsible for overseeing and leading the paint department team. Lead is accountable for meeting paint production schedules and quality standards. This position has great emphasis on highly skilled processes and requires a high level of skills to help with troubleshooting and problem resolution. This position must also lead the team in initiatives related to safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
Fulfill all painting requirements, including parts painting, to complete vehicle paint in both solid and metallic colors.
Assign and oversee daily work assignments for the hourly production team to ensure schedule commitments are met.
Review department work to verify technical accuracy and compliance with customer requirements.
Coordinate and manage technical training for new hires.
Manage the daily tool control process and ensure all tools and equipment are properly maintained.
Ensure communication with engineers, maintenance, and purchasing is documented via email. Order required tools and parts through SAP as needed.
Address quality issues and ensure corrective actions are implemented with operators.
Inspect employees’ work to confirm it meets established quality standards.
Follow all procedures for quality lasting paint finish
Maintain spray equipment to meet operational standards and follow the hazardous waste disposal program and the fire prevention program
Train other painters both in production and quality
Retain information taught about chemicals and related items, and proper usage of the same
Function with a minimal amount of supervision
Promote the use and applications of Lean Manufacturing continuous improvement tools as part of the culture
Requirements (education, experience, travel, physical, work environment):

Manufacturing, automotive production line experience preferred
Ability to read, write, comprehend, and verbally communicate simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English
Must have full knowledge of quality requirements for a product's acceptable finish paint
Must be able to spray the entire vehicle body with the acceptable quality level
Able to consistently apply automotive coating to an acceptable level
Ability to perform all operations within acceptable quality and time standards

Painter III

3-5+ years of experience in automotive paint application
Familiar with all aspects of paint blending, repair, and application of automotive coating, as well as the proper usage of products

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
Production Floor Paint Booth
Personal Protective Equipment Recommended and/or Required on Production Floor:

Our pay for performance philosophy allows top performers to earn more based on their continued success.
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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