About This Role
An Automotive Painter is responsible for refinishing assigned vehicles to pre-accident condition, following repair orders and industry guidelines. This role involves diagnosing and refinishing vehicles thoroughly, safely, and profitably, adhering to standards set by insurance partners and OEMs.
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 and 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-taking; adapts easily to fast-paced environment
Important Details
- Physical activity: frequent kneeling, bending, squatting, stooping, lifting above shoulders, repetitive tasks involving hand and arm motion, and lifting objects over 50 pounds
- Working environment: exposure to fumes, chemicals, dust, along with high levels of noise
- Protective equipment: mandatory requirement to wear protective equipment
