Paint Prepper

Hendrick Automotive Group; Northlake (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Northlake Collision is seeking a dedicated painter assistant to support the painting process after body repairs. You will follow collision center guidelines to apply paint, protect unpainted areas, and ensure surfaces are buffed and clean after drying.

The role requires following safety rules, maintaining CSI, and participating in training to uphold company standards. Regular attendance and accurate timekeeping are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Basic painting knowledge and ability to follow collision center guidelines.
• Ability to operate painting equipment as required.
• Must pass OSHA respiratory medical exam.

Responsibilities

• Assist Painter as needed.
• Applies paint to vehicle parts after repair work is complete.
• Covers vehicle parts that do not require painting.
• Buffs or cleans surfaces after paint dries.
• Requests necessary materials.
• Assists with performing paint jobs efficiently and according to Collision Center guidelines.
• Maintains CSI at or above Company standards.
• Maintains an organized, clean and safe work area.
• Participates in required training.
• Records all hours worked accurately in company timekeeping system.
• Follows Safeguards rules and regulations.
• Demonstrates the Company’s Core Values.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to read and follow instruction

Education

GED

High School Diploma

Associate Degree

Bachelor Degree

Master Degree

Doctorate Degree

Tools

Basic Computer skills

Job description

Northlake Collision

Location: 10510 Twin Lakes Parkway, Charlotte, North Carolina 28269

Summary

Responsible for assisting Painter in painting parts after body repair work is complete according to Collision Center guidelines.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Include The Following

• Assist Painter as needed.
• Applies paint to vehicle parts after repair work is complete.
• Covers vehicle parts that do not require painting.
• Buffs or cleans surfaces after paint dries.
• Requests necessary materials.
• Assists with performing paint jobs efficiently and according to Collision Center guidelines.
• Maintains CSI at or above Company standards
• Maintains an organized, clean and safe work area
• Participates in required training
• Records all hours worked accurately in company timekeeping system
• Follows Safeguards rules and regulations.
• Demonstrates the Company’s Core Values
• Complies with Company policies and procedures
• Observes all Federal, State, Local and Company safety rules and regulations in the performance of duties.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with medical conditions to perform the essential functions.

Desired Education

• GED

High School Diploma

• Associate Degree
• Bachelor Degree
• Master Degree
• Doctorate Degree

Field Of Study/Work Experience

• Accounting
• Automotive
• Business
• Human Resources
• Information Technology

Desired Work Experience

up to 3 years

• 3-5 years
• 5+ years

Education/Experience

Previous experience in Collision Center Paint. Ability to operate equipment to perform painting functions.

Certificates And Licenses

Valid Driver’s License

• Automobile Salesperson License

Computer Skills

Basic Computer skills to utilize timekeeping system.

Communication Skills

Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to communicate effectively with customers and company personnel.

Attendance Expectations

The position requires regular and predictable attendance. Scheduled shifts may include evening hours, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must be able to lift up to 80 pounds. Must pass OSHA respiratory medical exam.

Environment Demands

Duties are performed primarily in the body repair shop. Work includes frequent movement around vehicles in order to apply paint to various vehicle body parts. May be exposed to loud noise, vibration, paint-dust, paint fumes, and other body repair shop conditions.

Verbal And Writing Ability

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.

Math Ability

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions. Ability to understand and follow technical manuals.

Core Values

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following Core Values:

Servant Leadership

Servant Leaders consciously put the needs of others before their own, because to serve people is to value them.

Teamwork through Trust & Respect

Diversity is strength, and when we trust and respect one another we can work as a team to achieve at a high level.

Integrity

Being honest and transparent with people, in an effort to do the right thing within the letter and spirit of the law, drives every action we take and every decision we make.

Commitment to Customer Enthusiasm

Every day we recommit ourselves to the customer experience, and we are empowered to exceed the expectations of our customers.

Passion for Winning

Hendrick’s tradition of winning is based on the idea of striving to be the best, not the biggest, and is therefore defined by how we treat our people.

Accountability at All Levels

Taking ownership of our actions and our decisions allows us to grow as individuals, and support each other as a team.

Commitment to Continuous Improvement

Every day we soften our hearts as well as our egos, in order to seek out and improve upon areas of opportunity within ourselves and our team.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor. This job description is subject to revision at the discretion of the company.

Hendrick is an Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf.