Automotive Painter

Summary of Duties:

Performs skilled work in preparing the metal and other surfaces on automotive equipment for painting and in applying lacquers, primers, synthetic enamels, polyurethane, and epoxy with spray guns and other auto painting equipment to automobiles and does related work.

Examples of Duties:

Removes accessories; masks glass, trim, and other parts not to be painted; clean, sands and prepares surfaces for painting; apply primer and finish coats to automobiles using lacquers and synthetic paints and enamels; apply decals, seals, and trim; may paint automotive accessories; may do bodywork required to prepare motor vehicles for painting; may work with unpleasant or toxic fumes and materials wearing protective and safety equipment; may mix and match paints; may occasionally rub, polish, and wax finish coats; In addition to automotive equipment painting work: may replace auto window glass; Cleans and maintains spray guns and other painting equipment, and may occasionally be assigned to other duties for training purposes or to meet technological changes or emergencies.

Qualifications:

Good knowledge of the processes, techniques, and materials used in painting automobiles; good knowledge of the proper methods of preparing automotive equipment for painting; good knowledge of the proper methods of caring for spray guns and other auto painting equipment and materials; good knowledge of safety precautions required in performing the work of the trade; working knowledge of safe work practices; skill in the use of spray guns and other auto painting equipment; the ability to mix and match paints; the ability to prepare auto body surfaces for painting; and the ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Physical Requirements:

Strength to perform average lifting up to 35 pounds and occasionally over 70 pounds; the agility, equilibrium, and coordination as required when climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing under precarious conditions; arm, hand, and finger dexterity with at least one hand involved in reaching, handling, fingering and feeling; good eyesight and color perception.

DUE TO THE NATURE OF OUR BUSINESS, WE HAVE A STRICT DRUG-FREE POLICY ALL CONSIDERED APPLICANTS WILL BE SUBJECT TO A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Auto painting: 5 years (Required)
• Automotive Painters & Refinishers: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $25 - $-1