Body/Wheel Recon Painter

Keeler Motor Car Company; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Vacation/Sick/Personal Time

401K Plan with Employer Contribution

On-Site Gym

Commission potential

Job summary

Keeler Motor Car Company in the Capital Region (Latham, NY) is seeking a Body/Wheel Recon Painter for a high-volume reconditioning department. You will perform light mechanical work, wheel and panel prep, color matching, and painting tasks with potential commission.

Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and be self-motivated with multitasking ability. We offer paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employer contributions, an on-site gym, and a base salary in a competitive range.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a valid driver's license.
• Applicants must be self-motivated and be able to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Light mechanical work, bumper body panel removal and re-installation and panel repair.
• Prep wheels and body surfaces for automotive paint system, and painting techniques.
• Use CNC machine to recondition aluminum wheels.
• Perform light body work including panel straightening.
• Mix specified color using standard formulas or color charts.
• Wet sanding, buffing and applying touch up paint on body panel and wheels.
• Additional pay with PDR experience.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor; help production of the recon department.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Self-motivated & multitask

Job description

Whether you’re starting your automotive career or advancing it, when you join our team, you become a valued part of our family.

Join The Keeler Motor Car Company Team

Founded in 1967, Keeler launched as a small Mercedes-Benz dealership with only SIX employees. Our dealership serves asthe main resource for the highly popular and luxurious Mercedes-Benz vehicles across the Capital Region. In the early 1970’s the dealership grew as we expanded with BMW and Honda. The six-man operation flourished. Fast-forward to today, we have added Mini, Alfa-Romeo, the Keeler Quality Pre-Owned Center, Collision Center, a Full-Service Body Shop, and a Detail Department. Even with all this growth, over 50 years later, we are still a family owned and operated business that has kept its core values right from the start.

Take a look at our open positions and find the perfect job for you!

Our Employees Are Our Greatest Asset

At Keeler Motor Car Company, our philosophy is that the key to long term prosperity is our ability to develop long lasting relationships with not only our clients, but also with our staff. We employ over 300 people and have been in business for over 54 years.

We celebrate our employees by hosting events like ax-throwing at June Farms, our annual Holiday party, and catered lunches. We’re always looking for new ways to show our appreciation!

Keeler has won the Times Union Top Workplaces award several years in a row!

Partners with Our Community

Keeler Motor Car Company strives to be highly involved in our community. We take the role of being a good employer, a good neighbor, and an engaged and active member of the community to heart. Our team recognizes the value of a healthy, strong and safe community and works to maintain these goals through financial contributions as well as volunteering in charitable causes.

We donate to a number of larger charities such as; Albany Medical Center, 15-LOVE, and the Saratoga Hospital Foundation. Every year, we promote Toys-for-Tots, Albany County Giving Tree, Regional Food Bank, and many local school activities. In the past we’ve even donated vehicles to local schools, and have helped students train and prepare for competitions like the vehicle Diagnostic Competition at Hudson Valley Community College.

Body/Wheel Recon Painter

Keeler Motor Car Company is seeking a Body/Wheel Recon Painter for our high volume vehicle reconditioning Department.

This position includes:

• Light mechanical work, bumper body panel removal and re-installation and panel repair
• Prep wheels and body surfaces for automotive paint system, and painting techniques
• Use CNC machine to recondition aluminum wheels
• Perform light body work including panel straightening
• Mix specified color using standard formulas or color charts
• Wet sanding, buffing and applying touch up paint on body panel and wheels
• Additional pay with PDR experience
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor; help production of the recon department

• Applicants must have a valid driver's license
• Applicants must be self-motivated and be able to multi-task

Keeler Motor Car Company Employment benefits:

• Paid Vacation/Sick/Personal Time
• 401K Plan with Employer Contribution
• On-Site Gym
• Annual salary $45,000-$52,000+ possible commission

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