Collision Center Paint Technician

Paint TechnicianChariot Collision Center is looking for experienced paint technicians to join our award-winning team! Business is good and we are needing additional technicians to keep up with the customer demands. The Paint Technician repairs damaged body parts and bodies of vehicles in accordance with factory and dealership specifications, using hand tools and power tools. She or He will also operate cone, disk or nozzle-type painting equipment.At the Chariot Collision Center we believe that employees are the key to our continued success. We've built a legacy with our Value Statements and our employees have helped us become a familiar face in the community, be it from helping out at community events or providing the sales and service that our customers have come to love and respect. We know that none of this is possible without an amazing team of employees working within all facets of the dealership, and we treat our employees as family.Chariot Collision Center is part of a growing family of dealerships that offers a fun working environment, great pay and benefits, as well as the opportunity to grow and advance your career.Job Responsibilities:Repair damaged vehicles per estimate of repairRemove upholstery, accessories, electrical and hydraulic window-and-seat-operating equipment and trim to gain access to vehicle body and fendersRemove dents by using dolly and hammer or stud gun and pullerFill depressions with body filler, using plastic spreaderRemove damaged fenders, panels and grills using wrenches and cutting torchBolt or weld replacement parts in position, using wrenches or welding equipmentStraighten bent automobile frames, using Kansas Jack frame straightening machine and Shark computer alignerFile, grind and sand repaired surface, using power tools and hand toolsPrep and prime repaired surface, using paint spray gun and sand primer accordinglyPaint surfaces after performing body repairsTurn valves and observe gauges to set pressure and to control flow of paint to each spray stationInspect painted units for runs, sags and unpainted areas. Buff as needed to remove any imperfectionsReadjust pressure valves to control direction and pattern of spray and to correct flaws in coatingClean paint from ceiling and walls of booth, conveyor hooks or grid and from disks, cones, spray heads and hoses, using solvent and a brushHand-spray parts to cover unpainted areas or apply rust preventiveMix paint according to specificationsRepair or replace defective mechanical partsEnsure that work areas are kept cleanRequirements:I-Car, ASE, GM and 5-Star Certified Preferred.Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.Ability to identify damage per estimate. Working knowledge of all aspects of repairs for damaged body parts and bodies of vehicles. Working knowledge of all aspects of painting body parts and bodies of vehicles.Valid driver's license. Ability to interpret vendor catalogs.Two years of experience as a vehicle body repairer/painter of apprentice.Ability to use hand and power tools and other machinery safely.Working Conditions:This is a physically demanding positionWill stand six to eight hours per shiftWill lift parts weighing up to 70 poundsWill use hand and power toolsWill be exposed to noise, vibration, dust, exhaust fumes, paint and other hazardous and non-hazardous materialsDealership Benefits:Competitive wagesPaid training programHealth, Dental, Vision, and additional benefits available401k with company matchPaid time off after 90 daysEmployee Purchase ProgramEmployee Service and Parts Discount ProgramProfessional working environmentOpportunities for career advancementApply today to join the Chariot Collision Center Team!WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER