Body Shop Painter II

About the role

The Shop Paint Technician II will be responsible for applying properly mixed and dispensed automotive refinish materials to vehicle surfaces and sub-assemblies, using spray-painting equipment, power tools, and other duties as assigned such as minor body repairs.

Primary Duties/Key Responsibilities

• Follows and complies with safe operating practices and procedures at all times.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Assist in cleanup at the end of each day for tools, parts, and equipment.
• Applies knowledge that is acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job.
• Act with integrity, demonstrate honesty and keep commitments.
• Behave in a consistent manner, keeping sensitive information confidential and adhering to ethical and professional standards.
• Perform basic repairs including caulking/sealing and other duties as assigned such as removing decals, sanding/grinding in a Shop environment.
• Use hand tools, spray-painting equipment, power tools, lifts and jacks.
• Accurately complete all forms of documentation including basic job descriptions on Repair Order and daily worked hours on Karmak application in a timely fashion.
• Maintain a high level of productivity and be working towards achieving most Standard Repair Times.
• Perform all work in compliance with organizational safety, health and environmental policies, and federal regulations, to include OSHA, EPA, and DOT.
• Conduct safety checks on shop equipment such as ladder and scaffolding inspection.
• Adhere to company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Apply ready-to-spray automotive refinish materials to vehicle surfaces and sub-assemblies in accordance with applicable standards and procedures.
• Inspect condition of panels to be painted for any noticeable defects in repair, prepping or masking; refer any issues discovered to supervisor.
• Assure paint area (i.e., booth, prep station, etc.) and paint mix/storage rooms are clean, and all refinished products are stored as directed.
• Ensure area to be used for application is properly vented.
• Communicate with Shop Manager and support team to discuss RO findings notes.
• Perform minor adjustments and body repairs on various types of truck and trailer equipment.
• Apply, mix, and dispense automotive refinish materials to vehicle surfaces and sub-assemblies in accordance with applicable standards and procedures.
• Inspect the condition of panels to be painted for any subtle defects in repair, prepping or masking; refer any issues discovered to supervisor.
• Work with a high degree of independence.
• Clean and maintain all paint formulation and spray application equipment and maintain paint and storage areas.
• Identify problems, determine accuracy and relevance of information, using sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives.
• Work with Shop Manager to assess customer needs, provide information or assistance, resolving their problems, or satisfying their expectations.
• Support Shop Paint Technician I in obtaining correct materials for each job.
• Ensure adequate supply of refinished products to meet production requirements.
• Ensure completion and assist in cleanup at the end of each day for tools, parts, and equipment within the shop.
• Apply refinish coatings, using only approved High Volume Low Pressure (HVLP) spray equipment set at recommended pressure.
• Apply automotive refinish coatings in designated, properly vented application area as directed by management.

Education/Qualifications

• A High School Diploma/GED and 3 years’ experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline; or 5 years’ experience in a related field.
• Possess and supply a set of hand tools necessary to perform required job duties.
• Participate in and complete all-in company required training.
• This position follows regulations issued by the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Candidate must be able to successfully complete and pass a DOT-regulated pre-employment background screening and DOT physical prior to employment.
• A current and valid DOT medical card with more than four (4) months remaining until its expiration may be submitted in leu of a DOT physical. If the DOT medical card has four (4) months or less of validity remaining, a DOT physical will be required.
• Due to interstate operating authority commerce regulations, candidates must be at least 21 years or older.Valid Annual Respirator Fit Test documentation* Valid HAPS Paint Training Certification*
• ASE B2 (Painting and Refinishing) certification

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as Paint technician in automotive or truck industry or technical school education or equivalent combination of education/skill/experiences.

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to determine the type of tools and equipment needed for repairs.
• Ability to lift, bend, climb, stand, and walk for long periods of time; ability to perform moderately heavy laboring work.
• Ability to accurately judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from the observer, or the distance between an object and the observer.
• Knowledge of various paint equipment and paint systems, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Ability to communicate information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner.
• Engages in effective two-way communication with individuals and groups.