Painter

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Requisition : 26364

Fleetwood is one of the oldest and most popular RVs on the road and in the RV industry. We have manufactured Class A RVs for over 65+ years which is more than double most of our competition. Now manufacturing RVs under the Fleetwood, American Coach, and Holiday Rambler brands, we spent a lot of time figuring out how to make the best motorhome possible–and it all starts with construction innovation.

From a perfect combination of power & reliability to hand-selecting your RV interior, we know how to make your RV Home a home.

Fleetwood 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.

What a day in the life of a Painter at REV looks like:

• Must have prior Automotive painting experience.
• Clean parts with wax and grease remover and inspect prior to painting
• Prep product for final paint
• Mix coatings with reducer and catalyst at correct mixtures, using color mixture equipment
• Spray primers/Sealer with gravity feed primer spray gun
• Apply color and clear coating with spray equipment to meet coverage and gloss standards
• Check wet film mil thickness with wet mill gauge
• Check dry film thickness with a dry film gauge
• Must have the ability to correct errors in applications
• Maintain spray equipment to meet operational standards but not including repair of equipment
• Maintain paint booth cleanliness and filter changes and sign log sheets
• Ensure that hazardous waste that is handled is placed in proper containers
• Know spill response procedures and evacuation plan
• Keep work area clean and organized

Required education, skills, and experiences to be successful:

• Preferred 1–2-year experience in automotive painting
• Preferred 1-2 years vocational education
• Ability to run dual action sanders, grinders, and miscellaneous hand tools
• Must have full knowledge of quality requirements to produce acceptable finish paint
• Ability to communicate professionally and follow directions
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to learn how to mix primers and other paint products
• Must have general knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards
• Must have knowledge of operation of paint gun and know how to disassemble/assemble to clean and maintain optimal performance.

Physical demands on this role:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, and climbing up and down ladders and scaffolding
• Ability to regularly lift and move 40 lbs. without assistance
• Ability to push/pull carts and racks in and out of booths
• Ability to work with arms above head
• Ability to work from ladders or scaffolding
• Ability to operate and understand the operation of all protective safety equipment in the area.
• Ability to work in non-temperature-controlled environments
• Ability to work in 95 plus degree temperatures
• Must pass a spirometer test and can use a respirator.

• Military-friendly employer
• Education Reimbursement
• Opportunities to relocate to other REV locations
• Medical, dental and vision benefits start on day one

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