Collision Painter Helper Lone Star Chevrolet

Sonic Automotive; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive industry is seeking a Collision Painter Helper in Charlotte, NC. This role involves assisting in preparing and painting vehicles, ensuring quality finishes while gaining valuable experience in a body shop. Candidates should have a keen eye for detail and a genuine interest in automotive painting. The position offers full-time hours, competitive pay, and a range of benefits including medical insurance and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off Accrual

Employee Discounts on Cars

Free and Discounted Gym Memberships

Opportunities for Career Advancement

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of automotive painting techniques.
• Ability to prep surfaces through buffing and polishing.

Responsibilities

• Operates body shop equipment safely.
• Masks parts not to be painted.
• Paints surfaces ensuring quality.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Automotive Painting Techniques

Surface Preparation

Tools

Sprayers

Safety Equipment

Job description

Job Description

_ Summary:_

The Collision Painter Helper will assist in preparing, painting, and finishing vehicles, ensuring quality and safety throughout the process while gaining hands-on experience in the body shop environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates and uses all body shop equipment properly and safely.
• Removes rust from metal, and grease and dirt from work surfaces.
• Masks and protects parts that are not to be painted or coated.
• Fills cavities and dents with putty to attain a smooth surface.
• Mixes paint and coating liquids according to specifications.
• Prepares surfaces by buffing, polishing, and spraying primer.
• Paints surfaces using sprayers or brushes, ensuring quality and desired color tone.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of automotive painting techniques, including the ability to mix paints and apply coatings with sprayers or brushes.
• Strong attention to detail for color matching, surface smoothness, and identifying imperfections to ensure high-quality finishes.
• Ability to properly prep surfaces through buffing, polishing, and applying primer to ensure smooth, ready-to-paint surfaces.
• Familiarity with different paint types, coatings, and tools, including sprayers and safety equipment.
• A genuine interest and enthusiasm for automotive painting, with a focus on long-term development in the painting trade rather than body work.
• All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA.
• All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include: background checks, drug testing, and Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).

Additional Information

** Compensation (Hourly):**

• ** $17.00 / hour**

** Schedule:**

• FULL TIME
• 5 days a week
• Sunday off

** Benefits:**

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401k plan with company match
• Paid Time Off accrual
• Closed for Thanksgiving day and Christmas day
• Employee discounts on purchasing and leasing cars
• Free and discounted gym membership plans
• Opportunities for career advancement within a Fortune 500 company

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEOC guidelines