Painter/Sander

1954 Manufacturing Inc,; Graham (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

1954 Manufacturing Inc. in Graham, TX is seeking an auto body painter to prepare surfaces, mix and apply automotive paints, and ensure a high-quality finish on medium and large trucks.

You will mask areas, operate spray guns and brushes, and inspect finished work while keeping tools and workspace clean. This role requires a HS diploma or GED and prior paint experience.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED with two+ years of related experience.
• Experience preparing vehicles for paint, masking, and color selection.
• Ability to operate paint sprayers and brushes.

Responsibilities

• Mix, tint and blend automotive paint as required.
• Spray and apply paint to medium/large trucks in a down draft booth.
• Ensure final product meets shop standards; follow foreman's daily directions.
• Mask or tape off details and protect areas not to be painted.
• Use paint sprayers and brushes to apply paint.
• Determine paint application for a thorough coat; check for runs/sags.
• Accurately mask and protect parts not to be painted.
• Inspect painted parts for workmanship; resolve issues promptly.
• Maintain tools and keep workspace clean.
• Cooperate with team to repair and prep vehicles.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Education

HS Diploma or GED Equivalent

Job description

In preparation for a painting project, auto body painters remove rust and other debris from surfaces to be painted, fill cavities and dents in vehicles to create an even surface, mask or tape off details and components to avoid contamination and select the proper colors and substances for the project. The painting process involves using paint sprayers and brushes to apply paint to a vehicle, determining the necessary application of paint for a thorough coat and checking for runs or sags in the paint to ensure a quality product.

Job Duties

• Mix, tint and blend automotive paint based on the application.
• Spray/apply the paint to medium and large trucks in a down draft paint booth.
• Ensure that the final product is up to standards set by Valew. Follow directions from shop foreman of daily tasks.
• Mask or tape off details and components to avoid contamination and select proper colors and substances for the project.
• Ability to use paint sprayers and brushes to apply paint to a vehicle.
• Determine the necessary application of paint for a thorough coat and check for runs and sags in the paint.
• Accurately masks and protects parts that are not to be painted.
• Inspects painted parts for quality of workmanship, noting any issues and resolving them immediately.
• Maintains tools and keeps equipment and workspace clean.
• Cooperates and assists other employees in repairing and prepping vehicles.

Qualifications

Education: HS Diploma or GED Equivalent; two or more years of work related Experience Some on-the-job experience on getting vehicles ready for paint.

Key Competencies

• Attention to Detail
• Time Management Skills

Physical Requirements

Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling. Ability to lift articles up to 100 lbs.