Auto Body Painter - Collision

Lighthouse Buick GMC, Inc.; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

401k with match

Employee discounts

Job summary

Lighthouse Buick GMC, Inc. is seeking an experienced Auto Body Painter for our collision repair team. You will refinish damaged body parts and vehicles in accordance with factory specifications and time standards, delivering high-quality workmanship.

Join a shop that values teamwork, safety, and attention to detail. The role offers weekday hours, competitive hourly pay, and benefits including health and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Three years minimum of professional auto body painting experience in a collision repair setting.
• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Must pass respirator medical evaluation and respirator fit test - per OSH.

Responsibilities

• Operates and uses body shop equipment safely.
• Masks and protects parts not to be painted.
• Mixes paint according to specifications.
• Selects and mixes coating liquid to produce desired color.
• Paints surface using sprayer or brush as appropriate.
• Inspects painted units for quality of workmanship, noting runs, sags and unpainted areas.
• Maintains tools and keeps equipment clean and in a proper state of repair.
• Keeps work area clean.
• Maintains and wears all required safety PPE, including respirator, as recommended.
• Complies with laws and regulations pertaining to paint, thinners, and hazardous materials.
• Cooperates and assists other personnel in repair and prepping of vehicles.
• Understands and complies with regulations affecting body shop operations.

Skills

Auto body painting experience

Valid Driver's License

Respirator medical evaluation & fit

Education

High School diploma, GED, or equivalent

Job description

Auto Body Painter - Collision

Lighthouse is looking for an experienced Auto Body painter with professional experience in a Body Shop / Collision Repair setting. The ideal candidate is skilled and efficient, able to work well alone and in a team. We are looking for a painter with a positive attitude, and a passion for a job well done. You'll be a vital part of providing high-quality collision repair.

Summary

As a Body Shop painter, you will be responsible for refinishing damaged body parts and bodies of vehicles in accordance with factory and dealership quality specifications and time standards. Lighthouse collision center is committed to high-quality work, and your attention to detail will be a vital part our great customer service.

Pay

$20 - $25/hr - flat rate.

Hours

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Benefits

• Health insurance with employer contribution.
  Dental, Vision and Life insurance.
  401k with matching employer contribution.
  Employee discounts on repair and purchase.

Essential Duties

• Operates and uses all body shop equipment properly and safely.
• Masks and protects parts that are not to be painted or coated.
• Mixes paint according to specifications.
• Selects and mixes coating liquid to produce desired color.
• Paints surface using sprayer or brush as appropriate.
• Inspects painted units for quality of workmanship, noting any runs, sags and unpainted areas.
• Maintains tools and keeps equipment clean and in a proper state of repair.
• Keeps work area clean.
• Maintains and wears all required safety and health personal protective equipment, including respirator, in the manner recommended by the equipment manufacturer.
• Complies with all laws and regulations pertaining to paint, thinners, and other hazardous materials. Reports any deviations to management.
• Cooperates and assists other personnel in the repair and prepping of vehicles.
• Understands, keeps abreast of and complies with federal, state and local regulations that affect body shop operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know etc.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Three years, minimum, of experience in professional auto body painting - in a collision repair setting.
• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Must pass a respirator medical evaluation and respirator fit test - per OSH

The following are Lighthouse Buick GMC Strategic Values; we recognize these strategic values as critical to our business success and are listed below in order of importance:

Lighthouse Strategic Values

• Principles: The Bible will be our compass and our guide.
• Ethics: The implementation of Biblical Principles as demonstrated by Jesus Christ.
• Employees: Create an atmosphere where people like to come to work.
• Customers: Exceed customer expectations and we will grow "Customers for life."
• Profit: We are committed to perpetuating this business into and through the next generation, for the long-term benefit of all of our families within the organization. Profitability is the outcome of the measurable results of our efforts in the above values.

Lighthouse Core Behaviors

• Create Customers for Life
• Share Lighthouse "love"
• Greet and engage guests
• Have integrity
• Build open and honest relationships
• Balance truth and grace
• Forgive
• Know when to lead and when to follow
• Have fun delivering quality work
• Pursue learning and growth
• Be humble
• Own the problem
• Be a positive team player
• Give my best
• Treat everyone with dignity and respect
• Support and hold each other accountable
• Be mindful of my well-being
• Maintain a healthy balance between work, family, community, church