Painter

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Responsible for proper preparation of surfaces and application of painting materials to a variety of exterior surfaces
• Primary activities involve:
• masking glass, trim, and other parts not to be painted;
• cleaning, sanding and preparing surfaces for painting;
• applying primer, base coats and clear coat using waterborne or solvent base paint systems
• may paint automotive accessories;
• may assist with body work required to prepare motor vehicles for painting;
• may work with unpleasant or toxic fumes and materials wearing safety and personal protective and equipment;
• may mix and match paints
• buffing/sanding finished products as needed
• Cleans and maintains spray guns and other painting equipment
• Inspects painted vehicle to make sure quality of work is up to standard

Qualifications

• Solid working knowledge of the processes, techniques and materials used in painting automotive equipment with a minimum of 1-3 years of experience working in Auto Body painting
• Thorough knowledge of the proper methods of preparing automotive equipment for painting
• Talent and skill in the use of spray guns and other auto painting equipment with the ability to mix and match paints
• Possession of good eyesight and color perception
• Past experience and knowledge of the proper methods of caring for and maintaining spray guns and other auto painting equipment and materials
• Demonstration of safety precautions required in performing the work in this position
• Possess a strong attention to detail in addition to the ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Strength to perform average lifting up to 35 pounds and occasionally over 70 pounds
• Demonstrated agility, equilibrium and coordination as required when climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling and balancing under precarious conditions
• Strong arm, hand and finger dexterity with demonstrated physical capacity to reach, handle, finger and feel
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, production oriented environment