Lead Automotive Painter & Finishing Specialist

Aerotek; Brea (CA); Presencial; USD 39.000 - 44.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Aerotek is hiring an Automotive Body Painter in Brea, CA. Join a team focused on painting and finishing automotive parts for a commercial flatbed operation, mentoring less experienced painters, and supporting welding tasks as needed.

You will mix paints with HVLP equipment, ensure high-quality finishes, and uphold safety in a busy machine shop environment. This is a contract-to-hire, first-shift role with opportunities for growth.

Formación

• Hands-on experience in automotive painting and auto body work.
• Proficiency with HVLP auto painting systems and spray guns.
• Ability to mix paint colors accurately and consistently.
• Strong skills in paint preparation, including surface cleaning, sanding, masking, and priming.
• Experience as a finisher, delivering high-quality, professional paint finishes.
• MIG welding skills, including horizontal and vertical welding on sheet metal.
• Ability to plan tasks and organize work to meet production deadlines.
• Capability to work effectively in a loud, industrial machine shop environment.
• Commitment to following safety procedures and using required PPE.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and organize daily painting tasks to meet production schedules and quality standards.
• Mix automotive paints and colors according to specifications to achieve accurate and consistent finishes.
• Prepare surfaces for painting, including cleaning, sanding, masking, and priming automotive parts.
• Apply paint to automotive parts using HVLP spray guns and other appropriate equipment.
• Inspect painted parts for quality, finish consistency, and adherence to required specifications, making adjustments as needed.
• Perform finishing work such as touch-ups and corrections to ensure a professional appearance.
• Provide guidance and support to less experienced painters, sharing best practices and helping them improve their skills.
• Perform MIG welding on sheet metal, including horizontal and vertical welds, as required for automotive body and flatbed components.
• Follow all safety procedures and use appropriate PPE while working in the machine shop, paint department, and welding stations.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and properly store paints, tools, and equipment.
• Collaborate with team members across paint, welding, and machine shop areas to ensure smooth workflow and timely completion of jobs.

Conocimientos

Automotive painting

Auto body work

HVLP spray systems

Paint color mixing

Paint preparation

Finishing quality

MIG welding

Production planning

Industrial environment

Safety PPE compliance

Herramientas

HVLP spray guns

Descripción del empleo

Aerotek is hiring an Automotive Body Painter in Brea, CA. Join a team focused on painting and finishing automotive parts for a commercial flatbed operation, mentoring less experienced painters, and supporting welding tasks as needed.

You will mix paints with HVLP equipment, ensure high-quality finishes, and uphold safety in a busy machine shop environment. This is a contract-to-hire, first-shift role with opportunities for growth.