Longo Toyota Collision Center Refinish Apprentice

About the role

The Collision Center Refinish Apprentice is responsible for refinishing damaged body parts and bodies of vehicles in accordance with factory and dealership quality specifications and time standards.

Pay

Base hourly rate of $18.00–$25.00 depending on experience.

Benefits

• Weekly pay (paid every Friday)
• 401(k) with generous company match
• Vacation accruals for full-time and part-time team members
• Vision, dental, and medical care benefits for full-time team members
• Team member referral bonus program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounts with corporate partners (e.g., GE, Dell, Oakley, Yeti, Ray‑Ban)
• Development and growth opportunities
• Free employee parking
• On‑site gym, free of charge

Responsibilities

• Works alongside an assigned Refinish Technician to learn how to refinish vehicles.
• Inspects vehicles entering the paint shop to ensure they have passed all previous inspections and standards.
• Under the direction of the Refinish Technician, mixes paints to match color specifications or vehicles’ original colors.
• Assists the Refinish Technician in preparing vehicles for paint, including filling small dents and scratches with body fillers to smooth surfaces.
• Applies primer over any repairs made to vehicle surfaces.
• Buffs and waxes finished paintwork.
• Assists the Refinish Technician in laying out logos, symbols, or designs on painted surfaces according to blueprint specifications, using measuring instruments, stencils, and patterns.
• Achieves production objectives set by management.
• Maintains and wears all safety and protective equipment, including respirator.
• Complies with all laws and regulations pertaining to paint, thinners, and other hazardous materials.
• Operates and uses all body shop equipment properly and safely.
• Assists in all other areas of the Collision Repair Center as needed.
• Maintains tools and equipment in a proper state of repair.
• Maintains a high level of grooming, hygiene, and uniform appearance.
• Maintains high ethical standards in all actions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience refinishing vehicles.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance related to vehicle refinishing.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations such as those governing the disposal of hazardous waste.
• Mathematical principles (adding, subtracting, dividing, multiplying, and percentages) and application.
• Ability to operate a manual transmission.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to determine cause of operating errors on a range of makes and models and decide corrective action.
• Ability to determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do the job.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information in the English language.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable, safe driving record.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands

• Exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects; use hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
• Stand for long periods at a time.
• Match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
• Perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs.

About the company

At Longo, our pledge is to take care of our guests. You would be among a professional team committed to providing the highest levels of personal attention to our guests and our Team Members. Our Toyota & Lexus factory‑certified collision center operates in an 80,000‑square‑foot state‑of‑the‑art facility featuring the most advanced technology and equipment. We work with all insurance companies and repair all makes and models. As part of the world’s #1 dealership since 1967, you would be surrounded by only the best. Our average Team Member has been with Longo for more than 9 years, reflecting our belief in transparency and teamwork.