Paint Technician Trainee

About the Role

As a Paint Technician Trainee, you’ll assist the Paint Team Lead with painting various vehicle body parts in accordance with quality standards. Your patience and high-quality craftsmanship make you a valuable asset to the team as you ensure work surfaces are properly prepared, and your keen eye for detail helps you deliver top-notch work to delight our customers.

Responsibilities

• Preparing vehicles and parts for painting, with direction from Paint Team Lead.
• Masking parts that are not to be painted or coated.
• Sanding and priming vehicles and parts as appropriate.
• Removing rust and grease from work surfaces.
• Mixing all paint and chemicals according to manufacturer directions/specifications.
• Reviewing all work with painter.
• Understanding and following federal, state, and local regulations that affect Collision Center operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA guidelines, etc.
• Gaining superior product knowledge to provide high-quality repairs.

Requirements

• Valid, in-state driver’s license with an acceptable, safe driving record.
• Ability to operate an automobile.
• ICAR certification (preferred) or interest to become certified.
• OEM certification (preferred) or interest to become certified.
• Passion for cars and customer service.

Career Growth

Our Associates have many choices for career growth and development after success in a Paint Technician Trainee role. Future opportunities may include:

• Paint Team Lead
• Paint Technician

Career opportunities are dependent on business and staffing needs, as well as the qualifications of internal and external candidates.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and 401k matching.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans, including maternity benefits.
• Associate purchase and discount programs for new and pre-owned vehicles, services, parts, collision, accessories, and AutoGear.
• Access to discounts through YouDecide, a website with offers from top providers and retailers.
• Participation in our DRVPNK mission to raise and donate millions of dollars to cancer research and treatment, partnering with cancer charities nationwide.