Automotive Painter

About the role

Refinish all assigned vehicles to pre-accident condition according to the written repair-order, effectively diagnose and refinish vehicles thoroughly, safely, and profitably in a manner according insurance partner and OEM industry guidelines/standards.

Responsibilities

• Utilize air sanders, spray guns, sanding blocks, etc. in order to complete quality work
• Manage & control materials cost maximizing usage and inventory
• Prepare color tint to match paint color; Mix paint colors, and ensure all formulations, preparations, top coating and curing meet OEM recommended standards for proper application sequence, timing and materials usage
• Follow all paint manufacturing guidelines
• Spray test panels for each vehicle to ensure color match
• Ensure that all paint operations are complete
• Adhere to all regulatory compliance guidelines for hazardous waste disposal
• Maintain clean, orderly and organized work area

Requirements

• Typically has a minimum of 3-5 years of refinishing experience
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Comply with all safety requirements, respirator safety, and fitment/usage. Maintain compliance to pass required safety mask fit test
• Follow all government regulations including, but not limited to, OSHA and EPA standards
• Ability to effectively communicate with others, oral and written
• Ability to read and understand basic instructions, written estimates and work orders
• Multi-tasking; adapts easily to fast-paced environment

Physical requirements / Working conditions

Position is based in a normal shop environment. Frequent physical activity such as kneeling, bending, squatting, stooping, lifting above shoulders is a part of daily activity as well as repetitive tasks involving hand and arm motion and lifting objects over 50 pounds. Working environment consists of exposure to fumes, chemicals, dust, along with high levels of noise. Burns Collision enforces the mandatory requirement to wear protective equipment.