Body Shop Painter

We are looking for a full-time Body Shop Painter to join our team. The purpose of this role is to prep and paint trucks/trailers.

Job Responsibilities

• Work with Estimator, Service Writer and Body Shop Manager to review damage reports, prepare or review repair cost estimates, and plan work to be performed.
• Responsible for prep, sanding vehicle surfaces between coats of paint or primer to remove flaws and enhance adhesion for subsequent coats.
• Select paint and match colors of paint following specified color charts.
• Mix paints to match color specifications or vehicles' original colors, then stir and thin the paints, using spatulas or power mixing equipment.
• Remove grease, dirt, paint, or rust from vehicle surfaces in preparation for paint application, using abrasives, solvents, brushes, blowtorches, washing tanks, or sandblasters.
• Monitor painting operations to identify flaws, such as blisters or streaks, and correct their causes.
• Spray prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primers and decorative or finish coatings.
• Remove accessories from vehicles, such as chrome or mirrors, and mask other surfaces with tape or paper in order to protect them from paint.
• Responsible for accurately documenting all work performed and paint, supplies & parts used.

• Committed to customer satisfaction and repair efficiencies.

Experience:

• 1 year of hands-on automotive/commercial paint experience and/or technical school graduate.

• Experience with Mitchell and or paint software experience is preferred but not required.
• Must own a basic set of tools.

• Experience documenting all aspects of the repair and paint process.