Auto Paint Repair Technician – Spot & Blend Expert

Formel D

Normal (IL)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Travel expenses provided

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Job summary

Formel D is hiring Paint Technicians for our Normal, IL location. Technicians will clean up and repair small paint defects and dirt inclusions on finished vehicles, using standard automotive painting hand tools such as sanders, spray guns, buffers and related equipment.

This is a full-time position working inside OEM and Tier 1 facilities on a project-by-project basis. Essential duties include spot panel blending, bumper painting, paint touch-up, minor cosmetic and body damage repair, post-paint

Qualifications

Extensive experience with air paint repair tools and hand tools required.
Auto painting and spot repair PPG paints and 2K clearcoats: 3 years (Preferred).
Auto-body repair: 1 year (Preferred).
ICAR Certification (Preferred).
BASF Certification (Preferred).
Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Preferred).
Vehicle sanding, primer, top coat and clear coat application: 3 years (Preferred).
Mix & apply primer, top coat & clear coat finishes: 3 years (Preferred).
Certificate of completion from automotive painting program or equivalent experience.
Experience in working on a commission/contractor basis is a plus, but not necessary. Note: This is not acommission/contractor based position.
Ability to effectively communicate with client and all levels of your organization.

Responsibilities

Spot panel blend and clear blending
Bumper and painting
Paint touch-up and chip repair
Perform minor cosmetic repairs and body damage repair
Perform paint retouching, post-paint finishing
Must be a paint spot repair master
Must be able to use air buffer to blend spot repairs in areas as needed
Complete/assist in minor disassembly of vehicle when required (i.e. door, bumpers, etc)