We are seeking an Auto Body Painter and Refinisher, who can perform all tasks from start to finish of a auto collision job. The right person will have the ability to quickly grow into our company with the opportunity of advent into a management position.
We are a small company and looking to expand, we would be open to discussion of profit sharing or partial ownership for the right candidate, who can show a proven track record.
The essential duties of this position are:
Mixes appropriate amount of liquid materials to minimize waste
Tints colors to obtain accurate color match to the vehicles existing finish. Spray-out cards are a requirement for all spot jobs and may be required for some overalls as needed.
Apply primer, sealer, color, and clearcoat to vehicle components and assemblies.
Keep work area clean and organized.
Keep shop equipment clean and in good working condition.
Assist other technicians as needed for prepping vehicles for paint.
Follow and comply with all standard operating procedures and hazardous waste disposal.
Assist in developing or refining standard operating procedures as required.
Follow and comply with all required health and safety requirements.
Maintains acceptable appearance.
Complies with and follows all scheduled work hours and attendance policies.
Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Reads work orders to confirm that the work performed matches the work order.
Conducts quality control on every vehicle to make sure that repairs are completed correctly, and the vehicle is properly prepped prior to painting. Shoots a spray-out card for each vehicle to confirm color and gets it signed-off by management.
Verify that all parts that are required for the vehicle are painted in one paint booth cycle. This includes new and parts that may have been removed from the vehicle for repair that will not be installed until after they are painted
Ensures that all products are ordered and properly stocked prior to us running out.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
The following knowledge and skills are required for this position:
Knowledgeable of refinish products and their use and application
Skilled in using estimating software, and righting estimates
Skilled in using an automotive refinish mixing system scale and software
Skilled in tinting automotive refinish materials to obtain color match
Skilled in applying automotive refinish materials
Skilled in applying stripes and graphics to vehicles
Skilled in removing surface defects from applied refinish materials
Basic computer skills for paint computer
Paint manufacturer training and certification
REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Five years prior work experience preferred. This is not an entry level position. The position requires that the employee be proficient in following upon being hired and training will not be provided.
Perform blend panels that appear seamless with adjacent panels with same metallic appearance, color and clearcoat match.
Color match vehicles paint and perform color corrections if needed.
Identify imperfections in the vehicle prior to painting and repair or escalate to management.
BAT Blow, Alcohol and tack. Prepare surface of vehicle prior to applying paint materials
Ensure the vehicle is properly masked to avoid overspray and over-masking.
Painting two-stage and tri-stage paints is a requirement of this position. Single-stage is required as well of this position and the employee will be trained if they currently do not have knowledge of spraying single-stage.
Spray smooth metallic finishes without mottling.
Properly spray clearcoats with consistent shiny appearance, minor orange peel that is consistent throughout the vehicle, no runs or runs that can be easily fixed.
Mixing and proper catalyzing all paint materials required.
We were a family owned and operated facility in in southeast Wise County located between Rhome and the Texas Motor Speedway. PLEASE CHECK YOUR COMMUTE DISTANCE BEFORE APPLYING TO THE JOB. Please send a resume if you are interested in becoming a part of our family.