Automotive Body Shop Painter (prepper)

Sheehy Ford Gaithersburg; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheehy Ford Gaithersburg is seeking a Painter to join their body shop team. The role involves detailing vehicles, including washing, waxing, and painting. Candidates should be self-motivated and detail-oriented, with opportunities for career advancement and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Paid Maternity & Paternity leave after one year

Start earning PTO on the first day

Paid Training

Career Advancement

401(K) and profit sharing

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be authorized to work in the USA.
• Able to pass background screening and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Washes vehicle exterior and applies wax to preserve shine.
• Cleans upholstery and applies revitalizers to interior surfaces.
• Paints chipped body surfaces using touch-up paint and spray gun.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Job description

Sheehy Auto Stores is honored to win the 2024 Baltimore Sun, Richmond Times Dispatch, and Washington Post Top Workplaces Award!!!

Sheehy Auto Stores is one of the country's Top 30 Private Dealer groups representing some of the industry's best brands with over 25 locations. Sheehy Auto Stores prides itself on finding the best team members, both experienced and new to the industry, who have that desire to achieve. If this sounds like you, we want YOU to be part of our team!

Sheehy Auto Storesis seeking aPainter (prepper)to join our body shop team. We are looking for individuals who are self-motivated with great attention to detail. As part of our team, you will work onsite as a detailing/reconditioning expert and play a key role in providing an immaculate vehicle to customers and keeping our shop clean.Includes the opportunity to grow by learning how to prep and paint cars!If you are passionate about automotive and skilled in detailing cars, apply today.

We don't take a "one-size-fits-all" approach regarding our employees'Benefits. Our programs are designed to improve your life at work and at home.

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Paid Maternity & Paternity after one year of employment
• Start earning PTO on your 1st day of employment
• Paid Training
• Career Advancement
• 401(K) andprofit sharing

Responsibilities

• Washes vehicle exterior to clean cars, using cleaning solution, water, cloths, and brushes
• Applies wax to auto body and wipes or buffs surfaces to protect surfaces and preserve shine, using cloth or buffing machine
• Vacuum interiors of vehicles to remove loose dirt and debris using a vacuum cleaner
• Cleans upholstery, rugs, and other surfaces using cleaning agents, applicators, and devices
• Applies revitalizers and preservatives to vinyl or leather surfaces and treats fabrics with spot and stain-resistant chemicals to preserve and protect interior components
• Cleans engine and engine compartment with steam cleaning equipment and various cleaning agents to remove grease and grime
• Applies special-purpose cleaners to remove foreign materials that do not respond to standard cleaning procedures, utilizing experience and following the product manufacturer's recommendations
• Paints engine components and related parts using a spray gun, aerosol can, and masking material
• Applies paint to chipped body surfaces of the vehicle, using a container of touch-up paint
• Applies dyes and reconditioning chemicals to vinyl tops of vehicles to restore color and condition
• Assists with keeping the shop clean

Requirements

• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must have clean a driving record
• Be able to operate manual and automatic transmission vehicles.
• Must be authorized to work in the USA
• Able topass a pre-employment background screening, Motor Vehicle Record Check, and drug test

Our company maintains a strong policy of equal employment opportunities for all associates. We hire, train, promote, and compensate associates based on personal and professional competence and potential for advancement without regard for race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or citizenship, as well as other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Sheehy Auto Stores is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer