Body Shop Painter

STS Technical Services; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

An established trucking company is seeking a Body Shop Painter to prepare vehicles for painting, including tasks such as taping, masking, and minor repairs. The ideal candidate should be adept in applying automotive paints and possess strong manual dexterity. This direct hire position offers competitive compensation and a collaborative working environment. Candidates must also be US citizens eligible to work in the USA. Physical demands include lifting up to 70 pounds and standing for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen and eligible to work for any employer in the USA.
• Experience in application of automotive paint and body repairs required.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Sand and prep panels for priming and painting.
• Finish mask panels and trim for paint applications.
• Perform minor body work and repairs.
• Assemble and disassemble vehicles in preparation for repair and painting.
• Assist in the maintenance of painting equipment.

Skills

Good Judgment

Manual Dexterity

Customer focused

Experience in application of primers, single stage paint, base coat / clear coat

Ability to tint and match colors

Valid driver's license

Ability to use hand and power tools

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Job description

STS Technical Services is actively seeking a Body Shop Painter to prepare vehicles for painting process, including taping, masking and sanding as well as minor body repairs. This is a direct hire position for an established trucking company. Our client understands the value of each and every employee. They offer their Body Shop Painters a very competitive compensation and benefit package along with a collaborative work environment.

Candidates

• Candidates must be a US citizen and eligible to work for any employer in the USA.
• Note: STS never charges our employees a placement fee, which means we offer our staffing services at no cost to you, the candidate

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Sand and Prep panels for priming and painting
• Finish mask panels and trim for paint applications
• Perform minor body work and repairs
• Assemble and disassemble vehicles in preparation for repair and painting
• Assist in the maintenance of painting equipment and the body shop as a whole
• Other duties as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Will lift parts weighing up to 70 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• This is a physically demanding position
• Employee will stand 6-8 hours per day while bending, kneeling, crouching, and reaching
• Will be exposed to noise, vibration, dust, paint and cleaning solutions, as well as other hazardous and non-hazardous materials

Basic Qualifications

• Good Judgment
• Manual Dexterity
• Customer focused
• Experience in application of primers, single stage paint, base coat / clear coat
• Ability to tint and match colors
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to use hand and power tools

Educational Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent