About This Role
This role involves restoring vehicles to their original beauty through expert surface preparation, painting, and finishing techniques. The Automotive Painter will ensure every vehicle meets high standards for quality and aesthetics, delivering exceptional results that leave a lasting impression.
Responsibilities
- Prepare vehicle surfaces meticulously through sanding, masking, and surface cleaning to ensure optimal paint adhesion
- Apply primers, paints, coatings, and clear finishes using conventional spray guns or airless paint spraying equipment with precision and consistency
- Perform auto body repairs including dent removal, welding, and auto glass replacement to restore vehicle integrity before painting
- Use power tools such as grinders, sanders, and buffing machines to achieve smooth, flawless surfaces ready for painting
- Conduct auto restoration tasks by blending new paint with existing finishes and performing detailing to enhance vehicle appearance
- Ensure proper use of respiratory protection and other safety equipment during all surface preparation and painting processes
- Collaborate with team members on vehicle maintenance and auto estimating to deliver timely and high-quality service to customers
Requirements
- Proven dealership experience or extensive background in automotive body refinishing and auto painting
- Strong mechanical knowledge coupled with hands-on experience using hand tools, power tools, grinders, sanders, and buffing machines
- Expertise in surface preparation techniques including masking, sanding, and auto surface preparation methods
- Skilled in the use of painting and coating spray guns, airless paint spraying systems, and automotive buffing tools
- Knowledge of auto body repair procedures such as welding, auto glass installation, and heavy lifting techniques
- Familiarity with automotive buffing, detailing, and auto restoration processes to achieve a high-gloss finish
- Ability to work efficiently with respiratory protection gear while maintaining safety standards at all times
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively about repair processes and timelines
Benefits
- 401(k)
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Important Details
- Schedule: 40.0 hours per week