Automotive Painter

About the role

Working in the maritime industry, you play a crucial part in ensuring global trade remains steady and driving the future of supply chain logistics and marine terminal operations.

Responsibilities

• In completing final prep, inspect vehicles for body damage.
• Fine line tape the damaged vehicle or part.
• Properly clean the surface to be painted and tack it off.
• Mix paint for acceptable color match.
• Observe proper safety pre-cautions, spray paint prepped surface, insuring adequate coverage and acceptable color match.
• Blend paint to meet manufacturer’s quality standards.
• Clean equipment and maintain proper working order.
• Complete each job in an efficient manner, observing the highest quality standards of each manufacturer, so that the work will not have to be repeated.
• Complete reports on each job as required by the manufacturer.
• Maintain inventory of paint supplies on an ongoing basis.
• Notify manager when additional supplies are needed.
• Attend training as needed to maintain and improve skills and knowledge.
• Aid in training and orienting new employees and co-workers as requested.
• Suggest methods for improving operations in the department as appropriate.
• Ensure a spotter is present when backing up vehicles.
• Maintain a clean and hazard-free work environment and follow all policies and procedures regarding safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Shift

Monday – Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm with possibility of overtime and/or weekend work as directed by business need.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of formal auto body training or certification
• 2+ years experience operating automatic and straight (manual) shift vehicles
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid US Driver’s License
• Ability to obtain a Port Access Card issued by the New Jersey State Police

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to safety
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Proven problem-solving abilities
• Deadline and detail oriented
• Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC Badge) issued by the Department of Homeland Security

Physical Working Conditions

• Work with paints and solvents.
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Lift, push, and/or pull up to 90 lbs.
• Work in shop environment with high noise level and small ventilated painting booth.
• Wear PPE (personal protective equipment) including but not limited to gloves, goggles, protective coveralls, respirator, etc.
• Stand, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl throughout shift.
• Work in varying climates as well as be exposed to outdoor elements such as heat, cold, rain, and other conditions.

Pay

$27/hr

Benefits

Ports America is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex (including pregnancy); sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This role does not offer sponsorship for work authorization. External applicants must be eligible to work in the US. NJ Pay Transparency

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