Collision Painter Helper - Town and Country Toyota

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Sonic Automotive is a multi-billion dollar Fortune 500 company and one of the largest automotive dealer groups in the country with 100+ dealerships nationwide across 25 brands.

At  Town and Country Toyota,  a Sonic Automotive family dealership, you'll find the opportunities, resources, and support you need to grow and develop professionally. So read on, and consider a rewarding career with Sonic Automotive, Inc.

Summary:

The Collision Painter Helper  will assist in preparing, painting, and finishing vehicles, ensuring quality and safety throughout the process while gaining hands-on experience in the body shop environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates and uses all body shop equipment properly and safely.
• Removes rust from metal, and grease and dirt from work surfaces.
• Masks and protects parts that are not to be painted or coated.
• Fills cavities and dents with putty to attain a smooth surface.
• Mixes paint and coating liquids according to specifications.
• Prepares surfaces by buffing, polishing, and spraying primer.
• Paints surfaces using sprayers or brushes, ensuring quality and desired color tone.

• Basic knowledge of automotive painting techniques, including the ability to mix paints and apply coatings with sprayers or brushes.
• Strong attention to detail for color matching, surface smoothness, and identifying imperfections to ensure high-quality finishes.
• Ability to properly prep surfaces through buffing, polishing, and applying primer to ensure smooth, ready-to-paint surfaces.
• Familiarity with different paint types, coatings, and tools, including sprayers and safety equipment.
• A genuine interest and enthusiasm for automotive painting, with a focus on long-term development in the painting trade rather than body work.
• All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA.
• All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include: background checks, drug testing, and Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).

Compensation (Hourly):

• $18.00 / hour

Schedule:

• FULL TIME
• 5 days a week
• Sunday off

Benefits:

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401k plan with company match
• Paid Time Off accrual
• Closed for Thanksgiving day and Christmas day
• Employee discounts on purchasing and leasing cars
• Free and discounted gym membership plans
• Opportunities for career advancement within a Fortune 500 company

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEOC guidelines