Body Shop Painter Apprentice

Responsibilities

• Follow direction from foremen and supervisors to complete tasks efficiently and safely
• Prepare metal and composite surfaces—cleaning, sanding, masking, and priming—for paint application
• Mix, match, and spray coatings using HVLP and airless spray systems under guidance of senior painters
• Maintain shop cleanliness by organizing tools, disposing of waste, and wiping down equipment at the end of each shift
• Assist with minor body repairs, including dent removal, filler application, and edge sealing
• Inspect finished work for adhesion, coverage, and aesthetic quality; correct defects as instructed
• Load / unload materials, paint, and supplies and transport them safely within the facility
• Cookordination with other departments (weld/fab, mechanical, electrical) to streamline project schedules
• Document work completed and report material or equipment needs promptly

Requirements

• Mechanically inclined with common hand tools (tape measure, power drills, levels, screwdrivers, etc.)
• Ability to work effectively with all personality types
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions
• Self-directed and can work independently
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Requirements

• Basic math skills
• Prior experience with industrial or automotive painting, basic bodywork, or equipment prep
• Equipment Experience
• Aerial -lift Operation - Boom Lift (Preferred)
• Aerial -lift Operation - Scissor Lift (Preferred)
• Forklift Operation - Material Handling up to 5000# (Preferred)
• Basic operation of trucks and equipment (Preferred)
• Trailer Loading and securing of construction material (Preferred)
• Rigging Requirements
• Signal or verbally direct workers engaged in hoisting and moving loads to ensure the safety of workers and materials
• Utilize and understand the constraints of chains, synthetic, metal mesh, and wire rope slings
• Use & recognize rigging hardware including hooks, shackles, wire rope clips, clamps, eye bolts, softeners and tag lines
• Identifies common load configurations & positioning
• Rigger 1 training – trains on above

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to ascend/descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs, and/or operate scissor/boom lifts while working at height
• Work in permit & non-permit required confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move up to 50 pounds regularly/occasionally
• Must be able to respond quickly to auditory alarms, visual signals, or other effective means to communicate hazards
• Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces
• Must be able to work in cold/hot environments
• Must be able to traverse irregular and steep terrain