Automotive Paint Technician – Precision Finish

The Shyft Group USA, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

401(k) with match

Educational Reimbursement

Job summary

The Shyft Group is hiring an automotive paint technician to paint full-sized vehicles and ensure minimal defects, while performing preventive maintenance on paint equipment and maintaining accurate documentation of paint codes.

You will read and follow detailed instructions, mask color units, work with cross-functional teams, and contribute to a clean, safe, and efficient paint area. A HS Diploma or GED and 1–2 years of automotive paint experience are required.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED is required (automotive paint certification or vocational school certificate preferred).
• Minimum 1-2 years automotive paint experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of Paint materials and cleaning chemicals.
• Vocational training for automotive finishing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Paint full-sized vehicles with minimal defects.
• Perform preventive maintenance on paint equipment.
• Identify and spot repair paint defects per specifications.
• Verify cleaning chemical concentrations.
• Pre-treat and prep cabs and parts for paint.
• Spray base coat and clear coat; mix tints to match paint codes.
• Maintain accurate documentation of paint codes.
• Coordinate material movement within the paint area.
• Load and unload parts per process documentation.
• Read and follow detailed operator instructions and drawings.
• Self-check work and inspect prior processes.
• Use basic hand, electric, cordless, and pneumatic tools.
• Meet production goals and maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Support 5S in the work area.
• Communicate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Team oriented

Positive attitude

Basic computer skills

Read and follow instructions

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Automotive paint certification or vocational school certificate (preferred)

Tools

AS/400

Job description

The Shyft Group is hiring an automotive paint technician to paint full-sized vehicles and ensure minimal defects, while performing preventive maintenance on paint equipment and maintaining accurate documentation of paint codes.

You will read and follow detailed instructions, mask color units, work with cross-functional teams, and contribute to a clean, safe, and efficient paint area. A HS Diploma or GED and 1–2 years of automotive paint experience are required.