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Requisition ID: 27090
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.
Must have paint/spray knowledge: how to apply sub-coatings and finish coatings to all metal components and finished products. Fulfill all painting requirements, including parts painting, to complete vehicle paint in both solid and metallic colors.
Responsibilities:
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Assign and oversee daily work assignments for the hourly production team to ensure schedule commitments are met.
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Review department work to verify technical accuracy and compliance with customer requirements.
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Coordinate and manage technical training for new hires.
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Crosstrain employees to maximize skills, flexibility, and efficiency, and provide feedback to the supervisor to maintain an accurate skills matrix.
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Manage the daily tool control process and ensure all tools and equipment are properly maintained.
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Ensure communication with engineers, maintenance, and purchasing is documented via email. Order required tools and parts through SAP as needed.
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Communicate daily with the team regarding job assignments and production priorities.
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Perform safety audits within assigned areas and complete all required daily, weekly, and monthly documentation.
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Address quality issues and ensure corrective actions are implemented with operators.
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Inspect employees’ work to confirm it meets established quality standards.
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Follow all procedures for quality lasting paint finish
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Maintain spray equipment to meet operational standards and follow the hazardous waste disposal program and the fire prevention program
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Ensure that hazardous waste that is handled is placed in proper containers
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Train other painters both in production and quality
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Retain information taught about chemicals and related items, and proper usage of the same
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Ensure cleaning, detailing, and decaling tasks are completed by instruction
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Function with a minimal amount of supervision
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Close attention to detail
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Meet standards of safety and 5S
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Promote the use and applications of Lean Manufacturing continuous improvement tools as part of the culture
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Be compliant with the rules of conduct and attendance per the company handbook
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Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
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Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
Requirements (education, experience, travel, physical, work environment):
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Manufacturing, automotive production line experience preferred
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Ability to read, write, comprehend, and verbally communicate simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English
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Ability to run dual-action sanders, grinders, and miscellaneous hand tools
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Ability to spray primers with an air paint system
04/28/2026
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Able to read and interpret shop orders to determine the color required
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Able to determine the proper surface condition for acceptance of paint and prepare it if required
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Must have full knowledge of quality requirements for a product's acceptable finish paint
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Must be able to spray the entire vehicle body with the acceptable quality level
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Must have general knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards
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Ability to read and use linear and other measuring devices
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Able to consistently apply automotive coating to an acceptable level
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Ability to perform all operations within acceptable quality and time standards
Education and Experience:
Painter III
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3-5+ years of experience in automotive paint application
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Familiar with all aspects of paint blending, repair, and application of automotive coating, as well as the proper usage of products
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions.
While performing the duties of this job:
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The employee is regularly required to stand or walk; use hands to finger; handle or feel objects; and reach with hands and arms.
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The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, or crouch
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The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40#’s
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Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
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Ability to work with arms above the head.
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Ability to work in noisy and dusty conditions.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
Production Floor
Paint Booth
Personal Protective Equipment Recommended and/or Required on Production Floor:
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Safety Glasses
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Earplugs
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Work gloves when needed
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Protective Coveralls
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Respirator
The pay scale for newly hired employees in this position at this location in California is between $28.56 - $39.19. This is based on meeting all of the requirements of the role. The base pay offered for the role may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. We are proud to offer competitive benefits in addition to competitive pay. Our pay for performance philosophy allows top performers to earn more based on their continued success.
This information is provided per California Law. Base pay information is based on market location and may differ in other locations.
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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