Sr Body Shop Painter

About the role

The Sr Shop Paint Technician will be responsible for formulating, mixing, and applying properly mixed and dispensed automotive refinish materials to vehicle surfaces and sub-assemblies, using spray-painting equipment, power tools, and other duties as assigned such as minor body repairs. The Sr Shop Paint Technician can perform more advanced refinishing procedures such as multi-stage systems, two tone, and stripes. The Sr Shop Paint Technician assists Shop Paint Technician I and II with refinishing and continues to learn additional advanced refinishing skills. Heavily relied upon for troubleshooting including color match and paint imperfections.

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.
• Absorb and apply 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.
• 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.
• Clean and maintain all paint formulation and spray application equipment and maintain paint and storage areas.
• 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and 5 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.
• Follow regulations issued by the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
• Be at least 21 years old.
• Hold ASE B2 (Painting and Refinishing), ASE B3 (Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair), and ASE B5 (Mechanical and Electrical) certifications.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma/GED and 5 years’ experience in a related field. Alternatively, 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.
• Experience: 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

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job posting.