Painter's Apprentice $1500 New Hire Bonus (Manheim Tampa)

Job Responsibilities

• Inspect refinished body panels for proper color match and acceptable finish texture, bringing any quality issues to management's attention immediately.
• Prepare surface for buffing utilizing proper finish sanding products and technique (see SOP).
• Restore refinish panel(s) to OEM quality utilizing provided rotary buffer, correct buffing technique, compounds and polishes defined in SOP.
• Inspect remaining (not repaired/refinished) vehicle surfaces for overspray and remove as needed.
• Remove and clean all compound or polish residue from buffed panels completely and inspect for acceptable finish quality.
• Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such.
• Actively participate in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 2 - 5 years of buffing experience or experience working in a body shop/repair preferred.
• Valid respirator Fit Test required.
• Paint Training Certification as defined in HAPS 6H regulation required.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record required.
• Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk and hear.
• Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat and climb.
• Ability to lift 1-15 pounds.
• Manual dexterity, repetitive motion tasks.
• Vision abilities required include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Frequent exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Moderate noise level.

Compensation

Hourly pay rate is in the range of $15.10 - $22.69/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Benefits

• Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.