Painter

Summary

Painters complete all paint preparation processes for vehicles according to work instruction specifications. May also prime, edge, or jam replacement parts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reads blueprints
• Uses measuring tape, levels, squares for installations based on Engineering documentation (metric is preferred)
• Use of standard hand tools where applicable
• Complete all paint preparation processes for vehicles according to factory specification including the direction of the mentoring Painter
• Use of power tools such as electric and pneumatic tools where applicable
• Use of lacquers, primers, synthetic enamels, polyurethane, clear coat and epoxy with spray guns
• Installation and removal of fasteners such as nuts, bolts and rivets
• Knowledge of paint booth preparation for spraying applications
• May be responsible for wet sanding/buffing to ensure the paint finish meets quality standards
• Use of a spray gun (HVLP) and maintenance
• Must have experience using consumables such as various grits of sandpapers, degreasers, proper cleaning towels, etc.
• Responsible for taping, masking, sanding, buffing and other preparation for paint work as instructed
• Experience with Axalta and PPG paint system products preferred
• Responsible for preparing unit for painting: sanding, blocking, applying putty and visual inspection
• Performs bodywork (filling, blocking, bodyline creating/moving)
• Must know how to mix and apply primers, polyurethane and epoxy
• Disassembles and reassembles body components
• Performs dent repair using filler
• Performs metal finish processes
• Mixing of Bondo required, Fiber Glass preferred
• Demonstrates attention to detail
• Balances team and individual responsibilities
• Upholds organizational values
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Proper use of PPE and observes safety and security procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 5 years' experience painting in automotive industry
• Ability to work in team environment
• Desire to contribute to success of company with hard work and dedication
• Ability to read, interpret and apply instructions from blueprints and/or engineering work instructions

Work Environment

• Frequently works around hazardous machinery
• Works in exterior weather and may work under inclement conditions
• Loud noise environment and confined workspace
• Occasionally required to work nights
• Exposed to wet and/or humid conditions
• Exposed to high temperatures
• Exposed to fumes and toxic or caustic chemicals

Physical Requirements

• Significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling
• Significant climbing and balancing
• Frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling
• Significant fine finger dexterity
• 15% sitting, 40% walking, and 45% standing
• Push, pull, bend, climb stairs, use hands to finger, kneel, file, reach below shoulders, and drive a motor vehicle
• Occasionally required to recline, reach above shoulders, lift 50 pounds, lift from the floor or at arm level, and lift bulky items
• Job is performed under some temperature extremes
• Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus

Pay

$17.20–$25.00/hour