Body Repair Paint Technician

Lucid Motors; Coolidge (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Equity program

Job summary

Lucid Motors is seeking an experienced Body Repair Paint Technician to develop and enhance a best-in-class collision repair program. This role involves hands-on body work, disassembly/reassembly, and paint operations as part of a growing team strength.

You will validate paint codes, work with 3rd party shops, and ensure PPE and safety standards are followed while supporting the Body Repair Department in a fast-paced, innovative environment with Lucid’s premium mobility platforms.

Qualifications

• 2+ years refinishing experience
• 2+ years body or R&R experience
• Experience with high-end vehicles is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Report to the Body Repair Paint manager.
• De-trimming and labeling parts.
• Perform body and refinishing repairs on vehicles.
• Validate paint codes and variance formulas for third-party network.
• Assist 3rd party body shops with paint issues.
• Maintain PPE and paint supplies for Body Repair.
• Mask vehicles to minimize overspray.
• Test and validate new refinishing tooling.
• Work with paint manufacturers on Lucid-approved processes.
• Maintain safety standards for hazardous materials.
• Collaborate with Training and Publications departments.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Refinishing

Body repair

Color theory

PPE knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Paint line certifications

Tools

PPG Certification

AXALTA Certification

Glasurit Certification

MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Job description

At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing™” approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience.

We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle, you can help redefine what’s possible and shape the future of mobility.

Lucid Motors is currently seeking an experienced Body Repair Paint Technician to be a part of developing a globally recognized, best-in-class collision repair program for Lucid Motors. This position will be an evolutionary one, starting with hands‑on work as the Body Repair Program Team develops and grows. It will involve working with and supporting the Body Repair Program as a whole, as well as other teams and departments inside Lucid. This position is for a combo technician; there will be body work, disassembling and reassembling vehicles, and paint work involved.

The Role

• Report to the Body Repair Paint manager.
• Have knowledge of de-trimming vehicles. (R&I Fascias, door handles ect) and must be organized, for example de-trimming a vehicle, label and bag all parts, etc.
• Perform body and refinishing repairs on internal vehicles.
• Validate New and existing paint codes, and validate variance formulas for the 3rd party repair network
• Help 3rd party body shops troubleshoot paint issues either in person or through distance communication solutions (email, or zoom calls)
• Maintain required PPE, paint supplies for the Body Repair Department
• Be able to properly mask a full vehicle and limit potential overspray issues on adjacent components or panels.
• Validate new tooling for the refinishing space (new paint guns, dustless sanding systems, polishing systems)
• Work with paint Manufacturers to develop Lucid Approved processes for small damage repairs
• Maintain EHS standards for flammable and hazardous materials handling.
• Work with the Body repair Training Department and Technical Publications Departments.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Comply with all Lucid safety rules, guidelines, and standards.
• Color sanding, polishing and minor detailing.
• We will provide you with all the tools needed to do the job. (Personal tools are allowed, Lucid is not responsible for personal items)

Qualifications

• 2+ Years refinishing , 2+ plus years body or R&R experience, (experience with high-end vehicles is advantageous)
• Be able to accurately identify PPE required for each task being performed.
• Proven ability to identify a work process for given work orders.
• Accurately identify vehicle data (i.e., vin number, paint code, trim code) needed for the refinishing process.
• Be able to correctly identify differences between 2, 3, and 4 stage processes.
• Knowledgeable in color theory (understanding how a color wheel works).
• Accurately identify what equipment is used in specific circumstances (what nozzle sizes for spray guns are used with specific materials, etc…)
• Certified in one, or all of the mainstream paint lines; such as: PPG, AXALTA, Glasurit.
• MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Office skills
• Capable of lifting up to 100 pounds

At Lucid, we don’t just welcome diversity - we celebrate it! Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.

Compensation & Benefits: Lucid offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays, paid sick leave; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, and salaried/exempt employee accrue up to 160 hours paid time off. Eligible employees may also participate in Lucid’s equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Equal Opportunity: At Lucid, we believe diversity strengthens everything we build. Lucid Motors is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations.

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