About This Role
This role is a critical member of the production team, responsible for efficiently moving vehicles through the paint process while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and workmanship. The position suits a detail-oriented individual committed to continuous learning and teamwork.
Responsibilities
- Review the repair order for each vehicle before beginning work
- Inspect vehicles and parts scheduled for painting
- Prepare vehicles for painting, including lifting, sanding, taping, masking, cleaning, and priming
- Clean and wipe down vehicles before painting
- Mix paints, primers, sealers, and other materials according to manufacturer specifications
- Apply high-quality primers, sealers, basecoats, and clearcoats
- Apply 2-stage and 3-stage colors
- Prime, seal, and apply jams to replacement parts
- Maintain proper paint quality while meeting acceptable cost-per-paint-labor-hour standards
- Maintain and properly clean painting equipment, spray guns, mixing areas, and paint booths
- Identify, safely handle, and properly dispose of materials in accordance with OSHA and EPA requirements
- Work closely with other departments to ensure quality repairs and on-time vehicle delivery
- Keep track of assigned vehicles and help maintain production schedules and delivery dates
- Follow all MAACO, Atticus Franchise Group, and paint manufacturer requirements and procedures
- Maintain high-quality standards to minimize defects and meet or exceed company expectations
- Communicate effectively with management and team members to plan and complete quality repairs on a variety of vehicles, including cars and trucks
- Participate in ongoing I-CAR ProLevel and other required industry and company training
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
- Efficiently complete assigned work while maintaining company productivity and quality standards
Requirements
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
- Team-oriented and results-driven
- Good decision-making and sound judgment
- Willingness to work overtime as needed
- Commitment to continued learning and professional development
- Ability to work efficiently while meeting company quality and productivity standards
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach as needed
- Ability to lift and maneuver vehicle parts and materials
- Ability to perform repetitive preparation and painting tasks