Automotive Finishing Technician

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC; Murray Hill (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC is seeking an Automotive Finishing Technician responsible for prepping vehicles and parts for painting and repair. Ideal candidates will have experience in a paint or body shop, excellent attention to detail, and a valid driver's license. This is an entry-level full-time position within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Training in paint or body shop experience required.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Prepping vehicles for painting and repair work.
• Driving vehicles between workstations.
• Cleaning and sanding affected surfaces.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Education

Professional certification or technical school completion

Job description

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SET’s Automotive Finishing Technicians are responsible for prepping new Toyota vehicles and parts for painting and repair work. Our Finishing Techs also prep new vehicle paint options including spoilers, step boards, mirrors, mudguards, flares, and body side molding.

Responsibilities

• Driving vehicles from staging areas to specific workstations
• Cleaning, sanding, masking and buffing affected surfaces.
• Breakdown and reassembly of units for painting
• Removal of masking materials and inspection of painted surfaces
• Returning the finished vehicle to the appropriate staging area or inspect & pack parts for shipment as needed.
  
  

Qualifications

• Training and/or work experience in a paint or body shop, making interior corrections or other Brush Touch-Up work.
• Professional certification and/or technical school completion preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required; excellent Motor Vehicle Record, ability to drive manual transmission vehicles preferred.
• Quality and production oriented with a demonstrated ability to read and comprehend detailed instructions to consistently apply Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) and Southeast Toyota Distributors (SET) process procedures.
• Ability to lift & carry up to 75 pounds as well as demonstrate full range of motion (bending, squatting, and standing for extended periods of time as well as pinching, grasping and full use of hands).
• Willing and able to utilize all required safety equipment and follow proper refinishing procedures in compliance with OSHA and company guidelines. This includes the ability to wear a forced air respirator.
• Work effectively with teammates and within JM Family culture of Cooperation, Consideration and Communication.
• Maintain excellent work and attendance record with demonstrated flexibility to work overtime, including occasional Saturdays as needed.
• Our core operating hours are Monday – Friday / 6:00 am – 2:30 pm (Overtime is required on Saturdays depending on production needs)
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision. Able to utilize good time management skills and prioritize work effectively.
• Ability to work outdoors/indoors in non-climate-controlled environments and preparedness to adapt to changing weather conditions.
• Candidates are expected to cross-train and assist as needed within multiple departments at our Vehicle Processing Center.
  
  

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of JM Family. All work arrangements are subject to associate performance, business need and manager discretion, and may be revised as necessary.

JM FAMILY IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

JM Family Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, retaining, and promoting qualified associates without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, mental or physical disability, national origin, marital status, citizenship, military status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial, or local law.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact JM Family’s Talent Acquisition department at [e-mail] for assistance. If you have an accommodation request for one of our recruiting events, please notify us at least 72 hours prior so that we may provide assistance.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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