Painter

autopridecollision; Hemlock (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Auto Body Painter performs skilled work in preparing metal, plastic and other surfaces on automotive equipment for painting and in applying base coat and clear coat. Refinished vehicles should be in accordance with CollisionRight’s specifications and standards.

Essential duties include surface prep, masking, sanding, primer/base/clear coat application, and maintaining spray equipment. Safety rules apply and precision and color matching are required in a production setting.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in auto body painting and surface preparation.
• Ability to correctly prepare surfaces for painting and apply primers, base coats and clear coats.
• Skill in selecting and mixing paints, matching colors and using spray guns safely.
• Strong safety awareness and use of PPE in a production environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and color perception.

Responsibilities

• Proper preparation of surfaces and application of painting materials to exterior surfaces.
• Masking glass, trim and parts not to be painted; sanding and cleaning surfaces.
• Applying primer, base coats and clear coat using waterborne or solvent-based systems.
• May assist with body work and maintain spray guns and equipment.
• Inspect painted vehicles to ensure quality; work in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Auto body painting

Paint preparation

Spray guns handling

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Color perception

Tools

Spray guns

Painting equipment

Job description

Title: Painter

Status: Non-Exempt

Created/Revised: November 2020

SUMMARY:

The Auto Body Painter performs skilled work in preparing metal, plastic and other surfaces on automotive equipment for painting and in applying base coat and clear coat. Refinished vehicles should be in accordance with CollisionRight’s specifications and standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for proper preparation of surfaces and application of painting materials to a variety of exterior surfaces
• Primary activities involve:
  • masking glass, trim, and other parts not to be painted;
  • cleaning, sanding and preparing surfaces for painting;
  • applying primer, base coats and clear coat using waterborne or solvent base paint systems
  • may paint automotive accessories;
  • may assist with body work required to prepare motor vehicles for painting;
  • may work with unpleasant or toxic fumes and materials wearing safety and personal protective and equipment;
  • may mix and match paints
  • buffing/sanding finished products as needed
• Cleans and maintains spray guns and other painting equipment
• Inspects painted vehicle to make sure quality of work is up to standard

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Solid working knowledge of the processes, techniques and materials used in painting automotive equipment with a minimum of 1-3 years of experience working in Auto Body painting
• Thorough knowledge of the proper methods of preparing automotive equipment for painting
• Talent and skill in the use of spray guns and other auto painting equipment with the ability to mix and match paints
• Possession of good eyesight and color perception
• Past experience and knowledge of the proper methods of caring for and maintaining spray guns and other auto painting equipment and materials
• Demonstration of safety precautions required in performing the work in this position
• Possess a strong attention to detail in addition to the ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Strength to perform average lifting up to 35 pounds and occasionally over 70 pounds
• Demonstrated agility, equilibrium and coordination as required when climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling and balancing under precarious conditions
• Strong arm, hand and finger dexterity with demonstrated physical capacity to reach, handle, finger and feel
• Comfortable working in a fast-past, production oriented environment

This position description is intended to be dynamic and subject to change. Position requirements and essential functions may be altered from time to time based upon the needs of the organization and department. This position may be required to execute special projects or other related duties on occasion.

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