Collision Paint Technician II

Friedkin Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Collision Paint Technician II in Houston, Texas. This role requires expertise in refinishing and painting vehicles, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should possess a strong background in collision repair and excellent communication skills, contributing to a culture of excellence.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum three years experience as a collision paint technician.
• Experience in refinishing preparation and plastic repair preferred.
• Proficiency in English communication.

Responsibilities

• Refinish damaged auto parts and vehicle bodies according to quality specifications.
• Maintain productivity and quality while adhering to safety protocols.
• Assist with various operations including sanding and color matching.

Skills

Refinishing

Color Matching

Mechanical Understanding

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certificate from Vocational School in Collision

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

External Description

Living Our ValuesAll associates are guided by Our Values. Our Values are the unifying foundation of our companies. We strive to ensure that every decision we make and every action we take demonstrates Our Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates lasting benefits for all of our associates, shareholders, and the communities in which we live.

Why Join Us?

• Career Growth: Advance your career with opportunities for leadership and personal development.
• Culture of Excellence: Be part of a supportive team that values your input and encourages innovation.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that looks after both your professional and personal needs.

Total RewardsOur Total Rewards package underscores our commitment to recognizing your contributions. We offer a competitive and fair compensation structure that includes base pay and performance-based rewards. Compensation is based on skill set, experience, qualifications, and job-related requirements. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, retirement plans, and generous paid leave. Discover more about what we offer by visiting ourBenefitspage.

A Day In The LifeA Collision Paint Technician II, under the leadership of the Operations Manager, Repair Center, is responsible for refinishing damaged auto parts and vehicle bodies in accordance with Original Equipment (OE) Factory and Toyota Technical Information System (TIS) quality specifications and time standards. This role requires knowledge of and compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations that affect body shop operations, including hazardous waste disposal and OSHA Right-to-Know standards. The technician will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Company’s Values in all interactions with customers, coworkers, and vendors.

As a Collision Paint Tech II you will:

• Maintain a high level of productivity and quality while adhering to all safety protocols
• Comply with all safety rules, i.e. wear required personal protective equipment: respirator, boots, gloves, safety glasses, etc.
• Safely operate equipment and tools.
• Assist with and perform filing, grinding, sanding, masking, prepping surfaces, cleaning, mixing, and adjusting/matching color to OE specifications.
• Use various hand and powered tools when prepping and painting a vehicle to OE specifications.
• Use applicable industry reference guides and other industry resources.
• Cooperates and assists other personnel in the repair and inspection of vehicles.

What We Need From You

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); plus, three or more years related experience as a collision paint technician with sheet metal and interior collision repair experience
• Experience with refinishing/refinishing preparation, plastic repair and priming.
• Ability to prep, paint (parts and body), buff defects and perform quality checks.
• Ability to color match (tint) and mix paint.
• Perform with technical skill and mechanical understanding
• Ability to read and follow instructions on repair/estimate orders.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and other job related software applications.
• Proficient in English communication, both oral and written
• Ability to work independently and is self-motivated.
• Knowledge of Toyota TIS a plus.
• Certificate from Vocational School in Collision is a plus.
• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State
• ASE Certifications in auto body repair, painting and estimating a plus.
• Painting and Refinishing Certification for Collision Repair a plus.
• Structural Analysis and Damage Repair Certification for Collision Repair a plus.

Physical RequirementsThe physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly and repeatedly required to talk; hear; stand; walk; stoop; kneel/squat, climb, use hands and fingers, to handle, grip/squeeze and/or feel; push/pull and reach with hands and arms. The associate will be frequently required to balance; crouch, or crawl; reach over-head and taste or smell. The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, night vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Extreme cold - Rarely
• Extreme heat - Rarely
• Humidity - Rarely
• Wet - Rarely
• Noise - Frequently
• Hazards - Rarely
• Temperature Change - Occasionally
• Atmospheric Conditions - Occasionally
• Vibration - Rarely

Travel Requirements

• 10% Minimal travel is required for this position (up to 10% of the time and on a domestic basis).

Join UsThe Friedkin Group and its affiliates are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us at [e-mail]. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.We are seeking candidates legally authorized to work in the United States, without Sponsorship.

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