Paint & Rework Technician

Club Car Llc; North Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Club Car in Evans, GA is seeking a Paint & Rework Technician to evaluate, repair, and restore cosmetic paint defects on completed vehicles. You will perform rework on red-tagged units and ensure quality standards are met through careful verification and documentation.

The role requires experience in automotive paint repair, paint correction, polishing, and quality inspection, with the ability to operate related spray and finishing tools and follow safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• 2+ years automotive paint repair or related experience preferred.
• Experience with paint correction, polishing, spot repair, and quality inspection preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicles and painted components, identify defects, determine repairability, and elevate non-repairable conditions.
• Perform wet sanding, polishing, touch-up, scratch repair, chip repair, clear coat correction, minor run/sag correction, and spot refinishing.
• Evaluate red-tagged vehicles, perform approved repairs, install missing components, verify completion, and document rework activities.
• Verify color match, gloss, appearance standards, and support quality audits.
• Maintain repair, polishing, sanding, and spray equipment while safely handling paints and chemicals.
• Support defect reduction initiatives and recommend process improvements.
• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment when certified.
• Work independently and maintain accurate repair documentation.

Skills

Wet painting

Color matching

Polishing

Sanding

Quality inspection

PPE usage

Forklift operation

Education

HS Diploma

Job description

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Full Time Operations Evans, GA, US

Club Car boasts a 60+ year history of industry-leading innovation and design, initially focused on golf cars and then expanding to commercial utility vehicles and personal-use transportation.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The Paint & Rework Technician supports manufacturing and finished goods quality by evaluating, repairing, and restoring cosmetic paint defects on completed vehicles while performing rework and recovery activities on red-tagged units. This position helps reduce scrap, minimize inventory holds, improve throughput, and ensure customer-ready products meet Club Car quality standards. Performs cosmetic paint repair, component installation, vehicle rework, quality verification, and documentation activities. May provide cross-functional support within manufacturing operations as needed.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Defect Evaluation: Inspect vehicles and painted components, identify defects, determine repairability, and elevate non-repairable conditions.
• Cosmetic Repair: Perform wet sanding, polishing, touch-up, scratch repair, chip repair, clear coat correction, minor run/sag correction, and spot refinishing.
• Red Tag and Rework Activities: Evaluate red-tagged vehicles, perform approved repairs, install missing components, verify completion, and document rework activities.
• Quality Verification: Verify color match, gloss, appearance standards, and support quality audits.
• Equipment Maintenance: Maintain repair, polishing, sanding, and spray equipment while safely handling paints and chemicals.
• Continuous Improvement: Support defect reduction initiatives, identify recurring issues, and recommend process improvements.
• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment when certified.
• Work independently and maintain accurate repair documentation.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain a safe and productive work environment.
• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Must be able to work overtime as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB

Education:

• High School Diploma/Equivalent required.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must be able to read and write in English.

Experience:

• 2+ years of automotive paint repair, collision repair, manufacturing paint operations, or related experience preferred.
• Experience with paint correction, polishing, spot repair, and quality inspection preferred.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Comprehensive knowledge of wet-painting techniques and tools.
• Basecoat/Clearcoat systems
• Wet sanding
• Machine polishing
• Color matching
• Surface preparation
• Paint thickness measurement
• Position requires wearing a respirator and other PPE specifically designed for the safety of the operator.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires occasional lifting of objects of objects 25 to 40 pounds.
• Work requires periodic stooping/bending and frequent walking/standing.
• Work involves activities that require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, machines, or vehicles.

Club Car is a diverse and inclusive environment. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, dedicated to hiring a diverse workforce, including individuals with disabilities and qualified United States protected veterans.

Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated at Club Car.