Expert Painter

Retention Bonus

Paid out as follows:

3 Months: $500.00

6 Months: $500.00

1 Year: $1000.00

Essential Duties:

An expert painter must be able to perform all painter duties, In addition:

• Prep, Prime, and Topcoat with no assistance.

• Mix and apply formula paint (non-metallic).

• Mix and apply custom metallic and base/clear paint with minimal to no assistance.

• Mask, prep, and spray large touch up areas with minimal to no appearance difference and no overspray on other areas with no assistance.

• Mask, prep, and spray small intricate touch up areas using blending solvent with minimal to no appearance difference and no overspray on other areas with no assistance.

• Inspect bodies and approve bodies for the next process.

• Train and develop entry level painters on paint process to include troubleshoot, maintenance, and repairs.

• Train and develop entry level painters on product flow through hoist paint, wash paint and blast paint.

• Train and develop entry level painters on time expectations for touch up, paint prep, priming, and topcoat.

• Train and develop entry level painters on quality expectations and how to minimize rework.

• Match paint effectively with minimal or no assistance.

• Comply with all posted, written, and verbally communicated safety standards and PPE requirement.

• Work all assigned days, shifts, and/or overtime as required and/or scheduled

• Drive chassis in and around the facility.

• Move components with jib crane, overhead crane, slings, fork truck and/or manual lifting, when needed.

• Using a random orbit, dual action sander, chip hammer, and/or by have sand and prep the surface all areas in accordance with all quality standards, work instructions, and work orders.

• Clean all trash and debris from all surfaces in accordance with all quality standards, work instructions, and work orders.

• Using air assisted air-less, HVLP, aerosol, and/or conventional spray equipment apply primer, undercoat, and topcoat to all areas in accordance with all quality standards, work instructions, and work orders.

• Comply with all hazardous material labeling, communications, storage, and/or disposal that is posted, written, and verbally communicated.

• Duties are subject to change at any time.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma and/or GED equivalent.

• Experience: 3-5 years of spray painting using assisted air-less, HVLP, aerosol, and/or conventional spray experience, required. Jib crane and/or overhead crane experience and/or demonstrated abilities, 2-3 years of paint mixing and matching experience and/or demonstrated abilities, 1 year of hazardous waste management experience and/or demonstrated abilities.

• Skills: Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions, paint recipes, and work orders. Ability to measure and record dimensions using a tape measure.

• Other: Ability to lift and move 50 lbs. Ability to stand, crouch, or kneel for extending periods of time. Ability to climb a six-foot step ladder. Ability to wear a respirator and/or fresh air suit. Ability to use a floor creeper.

Environmental Conditions:

• Inside/Outside: 95% inside, 5% outside

• Temperature: Dependent on weather, minimal heating and air conditioning

• Humidity: Dependent on weather

• Noise or Vibration: < 85 db

Hazards:

• Finger/Hand: Cuts, abrasions & burns (PPE: latex, rubber, cotton gloves)
• Foot: Crush & contusion (PPE: metatarsal safety shoes)
• Eye: Foreign objects, flash burn, chemical exposure (PPE: Safety glasses, full face respirator, fresh air hood when exposed)
• Face: Burns, chemical exposure (PPE: full face respirator, fresh air hood when exposed)
• Hearing: Exposure to < 85 db (PPE: hearing protection when exposed)

About us:

Ox Bodies is a subsidiary of Federal Signal, our products have endured even the toughest of conditions on construction sites around the country and abroad since 1972. We've walked in your boots - we get it. Time is money, and we strive to provide the highest quality, most durable products, equipped to handle any job you throw at them.

Our reputation and our people are what have made Ox the industry leader. We are your premier partner for designing and manufacturing Class 6 to 8 dump bodies in the United States and across the globe. Innovative, rugged, high-performance truck bodies, parts, and accessories, all manufactured by hard-working people in Fayette, Alabama.

Our ingenuity allows us to manufacture, assemble, and deliver a complete product. No one else can duplicate what we do or do it better, and if that's not enough, we'll pick up and deliver right to your front door.

Federal Signal Corporation (NYSE: FSS) builds and delivers equipment of unmatched quality that moves material, cleans infrastructure, and protects the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1901, Federal Signal is a leading global designer and manufacturer of products and total solutions that serve municipal, governmental, industrial and commercial customers. Headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, with manufacturing facilities worldwide, the Company operates two groups: Environmental Solutions and Safety and Security Systems. For more information on Federal Signal, visit: www.federalsignal.com.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to, race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category, characteristic, or trait under applicable law. If you require reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at 205-932-8177. All other applications must be submitted online.