Painter Helper

Penske Automotive; Round Rock (TX); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Automotive in Round Rock, TX is seeking a Painter Helper to assist in refinishing damaged vehicle parts in line with manufacturer and dealership standards. The role supports prep, painting, finishing, and quality checks while maintaining a safe, organized shop environment.

Responsibilities include masking, mixing paints, inspecting work, and coordinating with service teams to ensure timely, high-quality repairs. Training and safety compliance are expected.

Responsibilities

• Inspect vehicles and mark areas for dent repair, body work, refinishing, buffing, waxing, and painting
• Remove rust, grease and dirt from surfaces before painting
• Mask and protect parts not to be painted or coated
• Fill cavities and dents with filler to create smooth surfaces
• Mix paint according to manufacturer specifications
• Mix coating liquids to achieve desired color
• Paint surfaces with sprayer or brush to ensure quality repair
• Inspect painted units for runs, sags, and unpainted areas and correct
• Heat and spray wax or coatings after testing
• Operate equipment safely per company policies and regulations
• Wear required PPE, including respirator, as recommended
• Comply with laws on paint, thinners and hazardous materials
• Communicate with service advisor/dispatcher about additional work
• Keep customer vehicles clean during repair
• Assess vehicle for further safety/service work and communicate actions
• Verify repairs/painting are complete to quality standards
• Manage costs using warranty/insurance options as needed
• Inventory and order parts, paints, and supplies
• Keep shop area clean and organized
• Document all work on the repair order per procedures
• Stay current with automotive terminology and tech changes
• Follow attendance, timekeeping, and company ethics policies
• Maintain professional appearance per policy
• Attend training and company meetings; perform other duties

Job description

Summary/Objective

The Painter Helper assists in the refinishing of damaged body parts and bodies of vehicles in accordance with manufacturer and dealership quality specifications and time standards.

Essential Functions

• Performs vehicle inspections, marks areas for dent repair, body work, refinishing, buffing, waxing and painting
• Removes rust from metal, and grease and dirt from work surface prior to painting
• Masks and protects parts that are not to be painted or coated
• Fills cavities and dents with appropriate filler material to attain smooth surface
• Mixes paint according to manufacturer's specifications
• Selects and mixes coating liquid to produce desired color
• Paints surface using sprayer or brush as appropriate to achieve quality repair
• Inspects painted units for quality of workmanship, noting any runs, sags, and unpainted area and corrects
• Heats and sprays wax or other appropriate coatings onto vehicles and products after they are tested
• Operates all required equipment to perform necessary repairs in a safe manner and in accordance with company policies and applicable local, state and federal regulations
• Maintains and wears all required safety and health personal protective equipment, including respirator, in the manner recommended by the equipment manufacturer and in accordance with company policies
• Complies with all laws and regulations pertaining to paint, thinners, and other hazardous materials. Reports any deviations to management immediately
• Communicates with service advisor and/or dispatcher if additional work is needed
• Ensures that customer vehicles kept clean during repair process
• Examines assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended and communicates this information as needed to appropriate body shop or service personnel
• Verifies that repairs and painting are complete and to quality standards prior to submitting for final approval
• Contains costs by using warranty or insurance as needed; evaluating service and parts options for repairs
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt of parts, paints and supplies
• Maintain a clean, efficient work area and assist in keeping the shop neat and organized
• Documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order in accordance with operating procedures
• Understands the terminology of the automobile business and keep abreast of technology changes
• Follows all attendance and punctuality standards with adherences to timekeeping standards; Employees are required to record the beginning and ending times of any shift, break or departure from work for personal reasons
• Follows the Company Code of Business Ethics and Conduct
• Understands and follow all work rules and procedures and follows lawful directions from Supervisors
• Upholds the company's non-disclosure and confidentiality policies and agreements
• Maintains a professional appearance in accordance with company policy
• Attends pertinent training on request
• Attends company meetings as required
• Other duties as assigned

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

EEO Statement

The Company is committed to hiring a diverse and qualified workforce. We will not consider any characteristic or category protected by state or federal law in hiring or employment decisions, including but not limited to race, national origin, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, status as a parent, or genetic information.

Req Number: 37933

Position Code: 752802

Type: Full-time

Dealership: Round Rock Collision Center

Location Address: 2450 North Mays Street

EEO Statement

The Company is committed to hiring a diverse and qualified workforce. We will not consider any characteristic or category protected by state or federal law in hiring or employment decisions, including but not limited to race, national origin, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, status as a parent, or genetic information.