Terex Corporation
Global manufacturer of machinery for materials processing, aerial work platforms, cranes, and waste solutions.
Finish Painter
Apply paint finishes to trucks using spray guns, prepping, mixing, and quality control.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Finish Painter will operate and maintain paint guns, troubleshoot equipment, and perform necessary maintenance. They will prepare bodies for epoxy primer coats, use the in‑house mixing system, and accurately mix and spray a variety of paints, including metallic, acrylic enamels, primers, polyurethanes, spatter paints, molycote, and undercoating. Planning for multicolored trucks, correcting paint reactions, and adhering to strict deadlines and safety standards are also essential. • Operate and maintain paint guns, performing troubleshooting and routine maintenance. • Prepare bodies for epoxy primer coats and use the in‑house paint mixing system. • Accurately mix and spray various paint types, including metallic, acrylic enamels, primers, polyurethanes, spatter paints, molycote, and undercoating. • Plan and execute multicolored truck painting while correcting paint reactions and related issues. • Follow Terex safety and quality standards to achieve zero‑defect outcomes. • Participate in wellness programs, legal assistance, and employee discount programs.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸paint guns
- ▸gun maintenance
- ▸mixing system
- ▸paint spraying
- ▸truck painting
- ▸safety standards
What You Bring
Terex Utilities in Watertown, SD is seeking a skilled Finish Painter to join its team. The company fosters an inclusive, vibrant work culture where diversity, innovation, and quality are valued. Employees are empowered to thrive and contribute to a safe, respectful environment. Candidates must be able to lift up to 40 lb, or 40‑100 lb with assistance or equipment, and be able to work in multiple shop areas as needed. They should possess the ability to finish paint to exact mill coverage, exercise ingenuity, initiative, and sound judgment, and comply with all occupational health and safety regulations. Exposure to various weather conditions, fumes, and heat, along with required personal protective equipment, is part of the role. • Lift up to 40 lb (or 40‑100 lb with assistance/equipment) and work across multiple shop areas. • Meet strict deadlines, work long hours, and adapt to diverse weather and atmospheric conditions while wearing required PPE. • Demonstrate ingenuity, initiative, and sound judgment to achieve exact mill coverage of primer and paint.
Requirements
- ▸lift 40lb
- ▸shop versatility
- ▸exact coverage
- ▸safety compliance
- ▸weather adaptable
- ▸initiative
Benefits
The position offers an hourly wage of $21.00‑$25.00, based on education, experience, and certifications. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, Rx, life and AD&D insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, 401(k) matching, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, company holidays, extended leave, tuition reimbursement, legal assistance, wellness programs, and discount programs. • Earn $21‑$25 per hour, based on experience and credentials. • Receive comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, Rx) plus life and AD&D insurance. • Access short‑ and long‑term disability, 401(k) matching, and employee stock purchase plan. • Enjoy paid time off, company holidays, extended leave options, and tuition reimbursement.
Work Environment
Onsite