Collision Paint Technician L1

Workstream; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 26,139 - 37,229; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Insurances

Company Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Savings and Retirement Plan

Opportunity to Learn and Advance

Job summary

Workstream in Downey, California is looking for a skilled automotive painter. The role involves preparing surfaces on vehicles for painting and applying various types of paint using spray guns. Candidates must have knowledge of safety procedures and be detail-oriented.

A high school diploma and at least 1 year of painter helper experience are desired. Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Detail oriented with problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions in English.
• Working knowledge of repairs for damaged body parts of vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare metal and other surfaces for painting.
• Knowledge and use of spray guns and painting materials.
• Understand safety precautions related to automotive painting.

Skills

Use of basic hand tools

Ability to prep finish area and clean paint apparatuses

Ability to block sand

Understanding hybrid and EV vehicles

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

At least 1 year of painter helper experience

Tools

Dual action sanders

Job description

Summary

Performs skilled work in preparing metal and other surfaces on automotive equipment for painting and in applying lacquers, primers, synthetic enamels, polyurethane, and epoxy with spray guns and other auto painting equipment to automotive and construction equipment; and does related work.

Essential Duties

Include the following; however, other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

• Knowledge of the processes, techniques and materials used in painting automotive and construction equipment.
• Knowledge of the proper methods of preparing automotive equipment for painting.
• Knowledge of the proper methods of caring for spray guns and other auto painting equipment and materials.
• Knowledge of safety precautions required in performing the work of the trade.
• Knowledge of safe work practices and Safety Orders of the California Division of Industrial Safety pertinent to painting.
• General knowledge of stenciling skill in the use of spray guns.

Required Skills

• Use of basic hand tools.
• Use of dual action sanders.
• Ability to comprehend collision repair damage estimates.
• Understand limits of hybrid and EV vehicles during back cycles and temperatures sealers and primers.
• Ability to block sand.
• Ability to feather edge.
• Ability to mask vehicle for refinish.
• Ability to prep finish area and clean paint apparatuses.
• Ability to finish, sand and polish to remove imperfections from refinishing.
• Identify plastic types and refinish requirements.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent desired.
• At least 1 year of painter helper or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of all aspects of repairs for damaged body parts and bodies of vehicles.
• Must be detail oriented.
• Must possess problem solving & excellent communication skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information in the English language.

Minimum Hourly Pay Rate of $23.00, which can increase based on productivity without any upper limit.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Stand for long periods at a time
• Frequently bend, stretch, twist, or reach with their body, arms, and/or legs; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• It is estimated that handling vehicle parts will constitute approximately 30-40% of the physical demands, which includes lifting 0-50 pounds and occasional lifting of 50 pounds or more.
• Exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects and use hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
• Perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs.

The above job description is only intended as a summary of the position’s responsibilities and does not include all duties that may be required to satisfactorily perform the job.

Penske Toyota is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Insurances
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Savings and Retirement Plan
• Tremendous Opportunity to Learn, Advance and Build a Career!

Penske Toyota is an Equal Opportunity Employer.