Painter

About This Role

This role is responsible for preparing vehicle surfaces and applying automotive refinish materials using spray-painting equipment and power tools. It suits a painter with experience in automotive refinishing and a commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicles for proper body repair, prepping, and masking, and notify the manager of imperfections before applying coatings
• Assure all refinish products are properly formulated to meet color match and finish texture expectations, utilizing tools and techniques provided by paint suppliers' technical support system
• Mix only the amount of refinish products (primer, base, and clear) required to cover the repair/refinish area and limit waste, using the paint suppliers' mix-management system
• Apply refinish coatings, using only approved, provided spray equipment set at recommended pressure
• Apply automotive refinish coatings in designated, properly vented application areas as directed by management
• Assure paint area (e.g., booth, prep station) and paint mix/storage rooms are clean, and all refinish products are stored as directed
• Clean and maintain all paint formulation and spray application equipment (e.g., paint guns, mixing system, computer equipment) in proper working order, as directed by management
• Update all paint supplier color, technical data, and MSDS material as received
• Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such
• Actively participate in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor, such as providing technical assistance, training new employees, and managing paint inventory to meet production

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3 years minimum automotive painting experience
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis
• Ability to work in extreme cold and hot temperatures
• Ability to squat, kneel, push, pull, and stand for long periods of time
• US Person

Nice to have:

• 1 year of technical training