Automotive Painter

About the role

The Tesla Collision Repair Program is looking for an Automotive Painter to work on one of the most progressive vehicle brands in the world. This position will involve supporting the Collision Repair Program in all aspects.

Responsibilities

• High quality spray application of primers, sealers, basecoats, and clearcoats
• Spraying approximately 6 (Fully Prepped) RO’s per day (2 Fascias, 1 – six panel jobs, 3 – Two to three panel jobs) in state-of-the-art downdraft spray booths
• Working closely with prep staff and other painters to meet work demands as a team
• Invisible basecoat color blending
• Application of 2 and 3 stage colors
• Produce sprayed finishes with little or no dirt and a consistent gloss and texture matching the OEM finish without the need to sand and buff

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience refinishing cars in an automotive collision repair environment utilizing urethane based refinish systems
• Willingness to work overtime if required
• Must be willing to train others
• Capable of reading and comprehending automotive repair procedures
• Certificate from Vocational School in Collision Repair preferred
• Valid driver’s license preferred

Benefits

• Medical plans with plan options that include $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both with options that include a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plans
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance (90-day waiting period)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, accrued hours for hourly positions), and paid holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Pay

• Painter III – $33.60 – $50.40/hour
• Painter IV – $40.00 – $60.00/hour
• Cash and stock awards plus benefits for all levels
• Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience