Collision Painter Helper - Lone Star Chevrolet

Sonic Automotive; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive dealership is seeking a Collision Painter Helper to assist in preparing and painting vehicles. This role offers hands-on experience in a body shop environment, focusing on quality and safety while ensuring high-quality finishes. Ideal candidates will have a genuine interest in automotive painting and a commitment to long-term development in the trade.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Gym Membership Plans

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of automotive painting techniques.
• Ability to prep surfaces for painting.
• Genuine interest in automotive painting.

Responsibilities

• Assists in preparing, painting, and finishing vehicles.
• Operates body shop equipment safely.
• Masks and protects parts not to be painted.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Automotive Painting Techniques

Surface Preparation

Color Matching

Tools

Sprayers

Safety Equipment

Job description

Company Description

Sonic Automotive is a multi-billion dollar Fortune 500 company and one of the largest automotive dealer groups in the country with 100+ dealerships nationwide across 25 brands.

AtLone Star Chevrolet,a Sonic Automotive family dealership, you'll find the opportunities, resources, and support you need to grow and develop professionally. So read on, and consider a rewarding career with Sonic Automotive, Inc.

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

• 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
• Sundayoff

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