What are the responsibilities and job description for the Painter position at Hendrick Motorsports?
Hendrick Motorsports Technical Solutions
Location: 4400 Papa Joe Hendrick Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28262
Summary: The painter is responsible for preparing the surface to be painted, mixing resins, paints, reducers, and hardeners as needed and conducting the physical process of painting the item.
Summary: The painter is responsible for preparing the surface to be painted, mixing resins, paints, reducers, and hardeners as needed and conducting the physical process of painting the item.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with tape or paper for protection.
- File, grind, sand, and smooth filled or repaired surfaces using power tools and hand tools.
- Remove damaged sections of vehicle using saws and/or cutoff wheels, air grinders, and wrenches and install replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment.
- Apply body paper or separating film to exterior repair areas to avoid damaging surrounding surfaces during repair process and remove after completion.
- Prime and paint repaired surfaces using paint spray guns and motorized sanders.
- Fill small dents that cannot be worked out with body filler or weld and grind.
- Mix polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas.
- Wash chassis and complete drip check.
- Other duties as assigned by manager.
Qualifications:
- Accountability - accept responsibility and account for his/her own actions.
- Accuracy - perform work accurately and thoroughly.
- Oral Communication - ability to collaborate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and managers, all having varying degrees of education and background.
- Written Communication - demonstrate an ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
- Detail-Oriented - pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
- Organized - demonstrate being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
- Repairing - repairing items using needed tools and equipment.
- Initiative - ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
- Persistence - ability to complete tasks or continue in a course of action despite opposition or discouragement.
- Safety Awareness - ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
Education/Experience:
3 years work experience is required. Must have extensive knowledge of the body shop paint process, as well as knowledge of painting chassis and related parts. Requires knowledge of sanding, buffing, and blending paints. Requires basic mechanical and fabrication skills.
Physical Demands:
Requires vision (near, distance, depth), sense of touch, and ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – respirator and hearing and eye protection. Constantly stands, walks, manually manipulates, reaches outward, lifts/carries up to 20 pounds, and pushes/pulls up to 25 pounds. Frequently reaches above shoulder, climbs, crawls, squats or kneels, bends, lifts/carries up to 50 pounds, and pushes/pulls up to 40 pounds. Occasionally sits, lifts/carries over 100 pounds, and pushes/pulls up to 100 pounds.
Attendance Expectations:
The position requires regular and predictable attendance. Scheduled shifts may include evening hours, weekends, and holidays.
Core Values
Hendrick Motorsports expects all employees to exemplify the following core values:
Integrity
We believe in doing what is right for fellow team members and our clients. We will uphold the core values of Hendrick in every action we take and every decision we make.
Winning
We are passionate about continuing the Hendrick tradition of winning. We are empowered to overcome obstacles, and we do what it takes to satisfy our clients, lift up our team, and build performance.
Teamwork
We believe that people are the most important part of Hendrick. We believe through trust and respect everyone achieves more. We will work together to use our diverse individual talents and skills.
Enthusiasm
We genuinely desire our clients to know that we value them and care about them. We will recommit ourselves every day to exceeding the expectations of our clients.
Accountability
At all levels, we will live up to our commitments and hold one another accountable. We take ownership of problems and challenges that confront us and ensure that they are resolved to the satisfaction of all parties.
Improvement
We will continuously take the initiative to find ways to do our work better, smarter, and faster. We will help each other improve. We will use Hendrick resources to seek opportunities for growth and development.
Hendrick is an Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
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