Auto Body Paint & Wheel Repair Technician

Car Keys Express; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Company-sponsored 401k retirement plan with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

A leading automotive service provider in Louisville, KY, is seeking an Auto Body Paint & Wheel Repair Technician responsible for repairing and painting automotive cosmetic damage. The ideal candidate should have 1-2 years of automotive paint experience and a valid driver's license. The position includes maintaining relationships with clients, driving a company van, and performing paint repairs. Compensation includes a base salary plus generous commissions, and all necessary tools are provided for the job.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of automotive paint experience.
• Vision abilities required include close, distance and color vision.
• 21 years of age with a valid Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Repair and paint automotive cosmetic damage.
• Drive company van to dealerships and fleet operations.
• Inspect vehicle body surface and wheels for repair.

Skills

Automotive paint experience

Sales and customer service

Excellent communication skills

General computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Spray-painting equipment

Power tools

Job description

Join Our Team

Position: Auto Body Paint & Wheel Repair Technician
Location: Louisville, KY

Job Id: 2626 | # of Openings: 1

Auto Body Paint & Repair Technician - Louisville, KY

Car Keys Express is the world’s first online retailer of automotive keys and remotes as well as the largest single-vendor solution for replacement keys and automotive reconditioning. We invented the world’s first and only, Universal Car Remote.

In 2018, the company introduced a new line of business, Car Care Express, offering mobile vehicle reconditioning services for businesses and consumers. Services include: paintless dent repair; paint touch up; headlight restoration; and repairs to wheels, windshields, and interiors.

Position Summary

The Auto Body Paint & Repair Technician will be responsible for repairing and painting automotive cosmetic damage in both solvent and water-based base-coat/clear-coat systems. They will also be responsible for painting surfaces of wheels through spray-painting equipment, power tools and work aids utilizing specific surface preparation and painting techniques. Our Paint/ Wheel Technicians receive all the tools and supplies needed for the job. This person will also be responsible for developing and maintaining a weekly sales route in their territory to maximize profits. You will be responsible for managing inventory, audits, and accurate logs of sales stops.

Duties Critical to Success

• Maintain business relationships to increase our clients’ profits
• Maintain excellent customer relationships to ensure longevity of accounts/business
• Drive our company van to dealerships and fleet operations in your metro area
• Walk and write up car lots for customer approval
• Inspect vehicle body surface and wheels to be painted for repair, prepping and/or buffing defects
• Mix specific colors using standard formulas or color charts
• Perform paint repairs and refinishing to current company standards using spray-painting equipment, power tools and work aids utilizing specific surface preparation and painting techniques
• Sand, mask, blend and polish finish. Apply or retouch paint as necessary
• Work with accounts/or sales managers on a regular basis to increase quality of service to account
• Service retail customers when necessary
• This role will report to assigned routes and establish accounts daily to service all repairs in a timely manner

Job Requirements

• Minimum of 1-2 years of automotive paint experience with wheel repair experience being a bonus
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 21 years of age with a valid Driver’s license
• Vision abilities required include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Sales and customer service experience
• Determination to succeed
• Professional demeanor and appearance
• General computer skills
• Some experience with route sales preferred
• Work in all elements of weather
• Excellent communication skills, self-motivated, and demonstrated ability to work independently
• Regularly required to stand and walk. Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat, climb and perform repetitive motion tasks
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (tools, dyes, paints, wheels, etc.)
• Safe place to park company van

Language Requirement

All applicants must be able to speak, read, and communicate effectively in English to ensure safety, teamwork, and operational efficiency in the workplace.

Security

• No out of pocket expenses
• Company vehicle, gas card, tools, paid vacation
• Steady pay - base salary, compensation plan, and opportunities to earn bonuses
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-sponsored 401k retirement plan with employer match
• Uncommon growth and uncommon opportunities for advancement

Support

• Nationwide network of experienced technicians to help you save time and get the job done
• Company laptop, phone, gas card, vehicle and the industry’s best equipment
• Lead generation support from our Regional Sales Managers, Account Managers and our Inside Sales team

Work/Life Balance

• Paid Vacation and holidays
• Personal Time Off
• Normal business hours, Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Compensation

Base salary plus generous commission plan.

• Year 1 Average - $55,000 / $65,000

As a technician you will have a base salary, plus a generous commission structure. In addition to your base salary and commission, you will have the opportunity to earn additional compensation through bonuses.