Expert Paint Technician

Rihm Family Companies; Coon Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

PTO & holidays

Medical & dental coverage

HSA with employer contribution

401(k) with employer match

Short/Long disability insurance

Tool reimbursement

Company discounts

Safety footwear program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Rihm Family Companies in Minnesota is seeking an Expert Paint Technician to efficiently diagnose and repair vehicles and components. You will perform refinishing, wet sanding, polishing, vinyl graphics installation, and color tinting with strict adherence to safety and quality standards.

The role requires experience in heavy/medium truck repair, knowledge of suspension and mechanical operations, body and fiberglass repair skills, and the ability to obtain a DOT drug screen and physical.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy and medium truck repair with strong mechanical and analytical skills.
• Good knowledge of suspension and mechanical operations.
• Experience with body repair, paint, fiberglass repair, and paint mixing.
• Must pass a DOT drug screen and physical.

Responsibilities

• Refinish major & minor components without supervision.
• Wet sand, buff & polish painted finishes.
• Install vinyl graphics including door graphics and layout custom stripes.
• Color adjust/tint paint and refinish day cabs or sleepers (single stage, base/clear).
• Maintain safe use of paint safety equipment and spray gear.
• Refinish aluminum fuel tanks and chassis; blend finish panels and chassis.
• Mask vehicles and properly set up spray equipment; maintain spray booth and prep deck.
• Keep shop clean and safe; manage tools and materials and comply with regulations.

Skills

Honest

Dependable

Organized

Resourceful

Education

Trade school certification in automotive/truck maintenance

Commercial Driver's License (Class B)

Tools

Axalta certification

Job description

Company Introduction:Our family-owned and operated business is driven by our 4 Es of Doing Business – Effective, Efficient, Equity and Expansion. We look for exceptional candidates who embrace our values to join our team. If you possess a strong work ethic and an appetite to increase your experience, skill set and knowledge as an Expert Paint Technician with an established organization, you could be the right fit for Rihm Family Companies. Please apply today.BENEFITS WE OFFER:VERY COMPETETIVE PAY!Flexible hoursGenerous Personal Time Off Plan (PTO) + HolidaysMedical, Dental, Prescription & Vision CoverageHealth Savings Account (HSA) with Employer ContributionFlexible Spending Account (FSA)401(k) Savings Plan + Employer MatchEmployer Paid Basic Term Life and AD&D CoverageEmployer Paid Long Term Disability InsuranceShort Term Disability Available with Employer ContributionSupplemental Insurance Available (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity)Company Paid TrainingEmployee Assistance ProgramCompany DiscountsRed Wing Shoe Safety Footwear ProgramAnnual Tool Reimbursement ProgramPosition Summary:To efficiently and effectively diagnose and repair vehicles and components.Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:Refinish Major & Minor Components without supervisionWet Sand, buff & polish painted finishesInstall Vinyl graphics units ‘s door graphicsLayout custom stripesColor adjust / tint paintRefinish day cab or sleeper cab complete single stage colorRefinish day cab or sleeper cab complete base/ clearProper use of paint safety equipment (3M PAPR)Blend finish panelsRefinishing Aluminum fuel tankMask vehicleRefinish ChassisBlend finish chassisMix & record paint jobsAxalta certificationProper set up, usage and maintenance of spray equipment (Guns & pressure pots)Proper use and maintenance of spray booth and prep deckKeeps shop areas clean and safeMaintains and accountable for all dealership owned tools, materials and equipmentUnderstands and complies with all federal, state and local regulationsPerforms all duties and activities in a safe mannerReports any safety issues immediately to a supervisorOther duties to meet business requirementsQualifications:Experience in heavy and medium truck repair along with exceptional mechanical, analytical and reasoning skillsGood knowledge of suspension & mechanical operationsExperience with body repair, paint, fiberglass repair, paint mixingKey Attributes/Skills/Characteristics:HonestDependable and organizedResourcefulMust be able to apply common sense understanding to carry outinstructions furnished in written, oral or diagram formPreferred Qualifications:Trade school certification in automotive or truck maintenance and repairAdditionalMust have valid commercial Driver’s License (Class B) or ability to acquireAbility to pass DOT drug screen and physicalPhysical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of tasks, responsibilities, or duties. Rihm Family Companies reserves the right to amend this document to meet legal, business, and organizational requirements as necessary.Rihm Family Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. At RFC we are committed to treating all employees and applicants equitably based upon merit and experience, without regard to race/ethnicity, religion, gender identity/expression, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected classification.