Body Shop Painter

Body Shop Painter

We are a leading automotive dealership committed to providing an exceptional car-buying and service experience. We provide a positive, professional work environment, aggressive pay plans with career advancement opportunities, and the best training in the industry.

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Body Shop Painter to join our team. In this role, youll be responsible for applying high-quality paint finishes to vehicles using electrostatic spray painting equipment and traditional methods. Your work will directly impact customer satisfaction and help maintain our high standards of craftsmanship.

Responsibilities:

• Operate electrostatic spray equipment and other paint tools to apply finishes in line with factory and dealership standards.
• Set up and adjust painting equipment, including controlling spray pressure, flow rate, and pattern to ensure optimal application.
• Mix and match paint colors to manufacturer specifications, adjusting consistency with viscometers based on atmospheric conditions.
• Inspect finished jobs for quality, including color match, coverage, and surface imperfections like runs or sags.
• Touch up areas manually or apply rust-preventive coatings as needed.
• Maintain paint booths and equipment, cleaning spray heads, hoses, grids, and walls to ensure a clean work environment.
• Follow all safety regulations and procedures, ensuring a safe and compliant workspace.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• At least 1 year of experience in automotive painting or related training.
• Familiarity with paint mixing, surface preparation, and industry-standard tools and equipment.
• Ability to read and follow technical documentation such as procedure manuals and safety rules.
• Strong attention to detail, color vision, and manual dexterity.
• Valid drivers license and a clean driving record required.

We offer best in class industry benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Vehicle Purchase Discounts
• Employee Discounts on Parts and Service Repairs
• Aggressive Employee Referral Program with Bonus Opportunities

You must be at least 18 years of age to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

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