Body Shop Painter

Greensboro Auto Auction; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Sick/personal days

Job summary

Greensboro Auto Auction is seeking experienced Auto Body Painters to join our shop. You will be responsible for paint preparation, application, and final quality checks on a high-volume floor.

The role requires a minimum of two years of spray painting experience and proficiency with masking, prep, and equipment maintenance. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including major medical health insurance, dental, vision, life, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 2 years paint experience in a high volume shop.
• Knowledge of paint application, use of spray materials, and cleaning/maintenance of equipment.
• Waterborne paint experience is a plus but training may be provided.

Responsibilities

• Inspect quality of repairs received from Body Department.
• Load vehicles into spray booth.
• Final preparation for painting.
• Prepare repaired vehicles for final paint application.
• Prepare and jam new parts prior to installation.
• Paint vehicle and parts.
• Remove vehicle from spray booth.
• Final paint quality inspection.
• Return spray booth and mix room to pre-paint condition.
• Maintain clean and safe work area.
• Participate in ongoing technical and safety training.
• Ensure safe movement of vehicle in, out and through the department.
• Adhere to paint production schedule as designated by paint supervisor.

Skills

Paint application

Spray equipment

Masking & prep

Teamwork

Tools

Spray booth operation

Waterborne paint systems

Job description

Greensboro Auto Auction is the South's leading independent, dealer exclusive auto auction. Greensboro Auto Auction, also known as GAA, is locally owned and operated. We are currently recruiting for experienced Auto Body Painters. This position offers competitive pay, excellent benefits including major medical health insurance, dental, vision, life and 401(k). EOE Paid vacation, holidays and sick/personal days.

Duties

• Inspect quality of repairs received from Body Department
• Load vehicles into spray booth
• Final preparation for painting
• Prepare repaired vehicles for final paint application
• Prepare and jam new parts prior to installation
• Paint vehicle and parts
• Remove vehicle from spray booth
• Final paint quality inspection
• Return spray booth and mix room to pre-paint condition
• Maintain clean and safe work
• Participate in ongoing technical and safety training
• Ensure safe movement of vehicle in, out and through the department
• Adhere to paint production schedule as designated by paint supervisor

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 2 years paint experience in a high volume shop
• Must have wide knowledge and skills in auto spray painting: paint application; ability to use spray materials; perform proper cleaning and maintenance of equipment; and follow and maintain quality standards.
• Waterborne paint experience is a plus but willing to train the right candidate
• Knowledge in cleaning of panels, sanding and filling chips
• Experience in masking and taping of vehicles
• Good communication skill, positive attitude and be able to nurture a team environment.