Sr Body Shop Painter

About the role

Cox Fleet is seeking a Shop Paint Tech II to join our Field Maintenance Team. This is an on-site role and does not provide emergency road services.

Responsibilities

• Perform adjustments and intermediate repair various types of truck and trailer equipment.
• Identify problems, determine accuracy and relevance of information, using sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and make recommendations.
• Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as computers and pressure gauges.
• Avoid performing more than 20% of the job duties listed above.
• Assist Shop Paint Technician I & II with refinish troubleshooting.
• Perform advanced refinish troubleshooting and triage of complicated refinishing by Shop Paint Technicians I & II.
• Formulate and apply mixed and dispensed automotive refinish materials to vehicle surfaces and sub-assemblies in accordance with applicable standards and procedures.
• Mix only the amount of refinish products (primer, base and clear) required to cover repair/refinish area and limit waste, using paint suppliers "mix-management system."
• Update all paint supplier color, technical data and MSDS material as received.
• Assure all refinish products are properly formulated to meet color match and finish texture expectations, utilizing all tools and techniques provided by paint suppliers technical support system (i.e., TDS, color match system, etc.).
• Inspect refinish products to be used for proper formulation to meet color match and finish texture standards.
• Maintain a high level of productivity and be able to work within or close to most Standard Repair Times.
• Communicate with Shop Manager and support team to discuss RO findings notes.
• Apply, mix, and dispense automotive refinish materials to vehicle surfaces and sub-assemblies in accordance with applicable standards and procedures.
• Inspect the condition of panels to be painted for any subtle defects in repair, prepping or masking; refer any issues discovered to supervisor.
• Work with a high degree of independence.
• Clean and maintain all paint formulation and spray application equipment and maintain paint and storage areas.
• Identify problems, determine accuracy and relevance of information, using sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives.
• Work with Shop Manager to assess customer needs, provide information or assistance, resolving their problems, or satisfying their expectations.
• Manage concurrent assigned tasks, making effective judgments as to prioritizing work related activities and time allocations.
• Support Shop Paint Technician I in obtaining correct materials for each job.
• Ensure adequate supply of refinished products to meet production requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and 5 years' experience in a related field.
• The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as any level degree/certification beyond a HS diploma/GED in a related discipline and 3 years' experience; or 7 years' experience in a related field.
• Possess and supply a set of hand tools necessary to perform required job duties.
• Obtain Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification T8 (PMI) within eighteen (18) months.
• ASE B2 (Painting and Refinishing) certification.
• ASE B3 (Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair) certification.
• ASE B5 (Mechanical and Electrical) certification.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as Paint Technician on medium to heavy-duty vehicle repair or equivalent combination of technical education/certifications/skill/experiences.
• Associate's Degree, BA/BS or Technical certification + up to 2 year experience.
• 5 years of equivalent experience in a similar capacity Technician role.

Skills

• Knowledge of various paint equipment and paint systems, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Ability to communicate information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner.
• Engages in effective two-way communication with individuals and groups.
• Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Understand the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Benefits

• Weekly pay - get paid every Friday for added convenience and financial flexibility.
• Safe driving & tech efficiency bonuses.
• Safety boots & safety glasses reimbursement.
• Extreme weather gear (cold & hot).
• Uniforms provided with laundry service where available.
• Take the service truck home daily (stop paying for gas!)
• Tablet & company cellphone provided.
• Technical training provided to advance your career.
• USD 29.09 - 43.61 per hour Compensation.
• Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.
• Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of 6.67 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.