About This Role
Painting and refinishing assigned vehicles to pre-accident condition is the core of this role, following repair orders and industry guidelines. This position suits a painter who can diagnose and refinish vehicles thoroughly, safely, and profitably.
Responsibilities
- Refinish all assigned vehicles to pre-accident condition according to the written repair order
- Effectively diagnose and refinish vehicles thoroughly, safely, and profitably in a manner according to insurance partner and OEM industry guidelines/standards
- Utilize air sanders, spray guns, sanding blocks, etc. in order to complete quality work
- Manage/control materials cost maximizing usage and inventory
- Prepare color tint to match paint color
- Mix paint colors, and ensure all formulations, preparations, top coating and curing meet OEM recommended standards for proper application sequence, timing and materials usage
- Follow all paint manufacturing guidelines
- Spray test panels for each vehicle to ensure color match
- Ensure that all paint operations are complete
- Adhere to all regulatory compliance guidelines for hazardous waste disposal
- Maintain clean, orderly and organized work area
Requirements
- Minimum of 3-5 years of refinishing experience
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Comply with all safety requirements, respirator safety, and fitment/usage
- Maintain compliance to pass required safety mask fit test
- Follow all government regulations including, but not limited to, OSHA and EPA standards
- Ability to effectively communicate with others, oral and written
- Ability to read and understand basic instructions, written estimates and work orders
- Multi-tasking; adapts easily to fast-paced environment
Important Details
- Schedule: Frequent physical activity such as kneeling, bending, squatting, stooping, and lifting above shoulders is a part of daily activity, as well as repetitive tasks involving hand and arm motion and lifting objects over 50 pounds
- Other conditions: Exposure to fumes, chemicals, dust, along with high levels of noise; mandatory to wear protective equipment
