Automotive Refinish Painter: Precision Color & Finish

ND Defense; West Point (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

ND Defense is seeking an automotive painter in Mississippi (West Point) to apply refinish coatings to vehicles and sub-assemblies. The role involves inspecting surfaces, color matching, mixing primers, base and clear coatings, and maintaining a clean, safe work area.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent, a minimum of 3 years in automotive painting, and 1 year of technical training preferred. Lifting up to 50 lbs and working in variable temperatures are expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years minimum automotive painting experience.
• 1 year of technical training preferred.
• US Person.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicle to be painted for proper body repair, prepping and/or masking and notify manager when imperfections are found before applying any refinish coatings.
• Assure all refinish products are properly formulated to meet color match and finish texture expectations, utilizing tools and techniques from paint suppliers' support system.
• Mix only the amount of refinish products needed to cover the repair area using the supplier's mix-management system.
• Apply refinish coatings using approved spray equipment at recommended pressure in the designated, vented area.
• Maintain paint area and storage rooms; clean and calibrate paint formulation and spray equipment as directed.
• Update all paint supplier color, technical data and MSDS material as received; follow safety procedures and participate in Safety Excellence activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor, e.g., provide technical assistance and train new employees, manage paint inventory to meet production.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Automotive painting experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical training (preferred)

Job description

ND Defense is seeking an automotive painter in Mississippi (West Point) to apply refinish coatings to vehicles and sub-assemblies. The role involves inspecting surfaces, color matching, mixing primers, base and clear coatings, and maintaining a clean, safe work area.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or equivalent, a minimum of 3 years in automotive painting, and 1 year of technical training preferred. Lifting up to 50 lbs and working in variable temperatures are expected.