Automotive Paint Technician

Job Type Full-timeDescriptionDescriptionThe Automotive Paint Technician restores the surfaces of vehicles using spray-painting equipment, power tools and work aids utilizing specific surface preparation and painting techniques. Our Automotive Paint Technicians receive all the tools and supplies for the job along with advanced training.Requirements Responsibilities Promote an understanding of and strong dedication to client satisfaction.Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge sufficient to properly and deftly complete painting assignmentsAccurately evaluate nature and extent of work described on repair order; notifying estimator if portions of work are not necessary or additional materials/work are neededPlan efficient work procedures using technical manuals and knowledge of surface preparations and painting techniques; arranging to obtain timely delivery of paint and necessary materialsPerform quality paint application within timeframe and material allowances as well as according to guidelines by efficiently using appropriate/allocated toolsUtilize protective supplies as appropriate to ensure cleanliness of vehicleOperate lifting and moving devices to move materials and equipment and access areasResponsible for cleaning, sanding, and applying chemical solutions to prepare and condition surfaces prior to paintingMask and cover surfaces not to be painted; removing accessories such as chrome, mirrors and windshield wipersMix and thin paint or other coating to specified color and consistency according to standard formulas or color chartsSpray specified amount or thickness of primer, protective, decorative, or finish coatings, such as paint, lacquer, sealer, or enamel, onto prepared surfaces RequirementsRequirementsResponsibilities Promote an understanding of and strong dedication to client satisfaction.Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge sufficient to properly and deftly complete painting assignmentsAccurately evaluate nature and extent of work described on repair order; notifying estimator if portions of work are not necessary or additional materials/work are neededPlan efficient work procedures using technical manuals and knowledge of surface preparations and painting techniques; arranging to obtain timely delivery of paint and necessary materialsPerform quality paint application within timeframe and material allowances as well as according to guidelines by efficiently using appropriate/allocated toolsUtilize protective supplies as appropriate to ensure cleanliness of vehicleOperate lifting and moving devices to move materials and equipment and access areasResponsible for cleaning, sanding, and applying chemical solutions to prepare and condition surfaces prior to paintingMask and cover surfaces not to be painted; removing accessories such as chrome, mirrors and windshield wipersMix and thin paint or other coating to specified color and consistency according to standard formulas or color chartsSpray specified amount or thickness of primer, protective, decorative, or finish coatings, such as paint, lacquer, sealer, or enamel, onto prepared surfacesQualificationsAt least 1 year of paint experienceHigh school diploma or the equivalentCurrent and valid driver's license and clean driving recordPositive outlook with a high-energy personalityAbility to read and comprehend instructionsAbility to exercise good judgment and critical thinkingUnderstanding and compliance with safety rules and practices as well as posted work rules and proceduresAll candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.EOE.