Collision Shop Painter

Proctors Collision LLC; Romulus (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

A reputable auto body shop in Romulus is seeking a skilled body shop painter. You will prepare surfaces, mix and apply paint, ensure quality control, and maintain equipment. Strong focus on safety and attention to detail are essential. Experience in automotive painting is preferred. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive painting or body shop preferred.
• Ability to work weekends as required.
• Strong attention to detail and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicle surfaces for painting.
• Mix and apply paint according to specifications.
• Inspect surfaces for quality assurance.
• Maintain tools and equipment in good condition.
• Follow all safety guidelines and regulations.
• Manage inventory of paint and supplies.

Skills

Surface preparation

Paint mixing and application

Quality control

Equipment maintenance

Safety compliance

Inventory management

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Our body shop painters prepare surfaces for painting, mixes and applies paint to match a vehicle's color, and performs quality checks to ensure a high-quality finish. Key duties include sanding, masking, and priming vehicles, using spray guns, maintaining tools and the work area, following safety and OSHA guidelines, and managing paint inventory. Must be able available some weekends. We are looking to add someone to our team who is punctual and ready to work.

Key responsibilities

• Surface preparation: Strip, sand, clean, fill, mask, and prime vehicle surfaces to prepare them for painting.
• Paint mixing and application: Mix paints to match factory or customer specifications, using color charts and computerized systems, then apply them evenly with a spray gun.
• Quality control: Inspect painted surfaces for imperfections like runs or sags, and buff or polish between coats to ensure a smooth finish.
• Equipment maintenance: Keep all tools, spray guns, and the paint booth clean and in proper working order.
• Safety and compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols, including wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) like a respirator, and properly handle and dispose of hazardous waste.
• Inventory management: Manage and inventory paint and refinish supplies to ensure adequate stock.