Automotive Paint Technician

DEPARTMENT: Paint

TITLE: Journeyman Paint Technician

REPORTS TO: Production Manager or GM

SALARY STATUS: Flat Rate

WORK HOURS: 8:00AM-5:00PM

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for assessing a vehicle following body repair to determine

refinish efforts required to restore vehicle’s paint to an acceptable level and executing

these efforts. This person must maintain a current skill and education level to paint

vehicles at a high quality level and in accordance with factory specifications.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accountable for auto body painting preparation.
• Evaluate bodywork prior to starting refinish efforts.
• Responsible for preparing the damaged area of the vehicle for painting.
• Check all parts to ensure that they are correct for the repair assigned and

all there. If not, notify management immediately.

• Responsible for protection of the vehicle from primer and overspray and

any removal of overspray as necessary.

• Accountable for the auto body painting process.
• Responsible for formulation, preparation and application of all primers,

sealers, basecoats, color coats and clear coats.

• Responsible for use of all paint-related products according to the

manufacturer’s recommended procedures.

• Responsible for color match and mix paint, in accordance with vehicle’s

specifications and insurance guidelines.

• Responsible for refinish and blend, in accordance with vehicle’s original

factory specifications.

• Responsible for completion of all refinishing per the estimate or work

order in a timely manner and using proper repair methods.

• Responsible for final touches of each refinished panel such as wet sanding, buffing, removing dirt and application of swirl mark removal.
• Responsible for maintaining adequate paint stock for refinish department.
• Accountable for tools and environment.
• Responsible for providing and maintaining own set of hand tools,

including air sanders, air wrenches, miscellaneous air tools and spray

guns.

• Maintain a safe and clean environment in which to work that reflects the

excellent working conditions of the company.

• Accountable for quality control.
• Responsible for reporting any discrepancies, missed damage, hazardous

conditions, damaged tools or equipment or other problems to

management.

• Performs all assigned repairs which are safe and correct to reflect the

philosophy of the Company.

• Other duties as assigned per General Manager

EXPERIENCE / SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Experience as a Journeyman Paint Technician of at least 2 years
• Certifications as appropriate, ASE and I-CAR. (May be completed within

an appropriate amount of time).

• Experience spraying PPG Envirobase preferred
• Skills & Abilities Requirements:
• Work independently without close supervision.
• Flexible / adaptable to constant change.

COMPENSATION

• Commission rate per flagged hour determined by experience level and market

demands.

OCCUPATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Physical Requirements:
• General Physical Skills (Carrying, Lifting – 100 lbs, Squatting, Kneeling,

Pushing, Standing, Sitting, Walking, Reaching, Pulling extensively)

• Repetitive motion
• Driving, must have valid DL

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have spraying PPG envirobase?

Experience:

• Automotive Paint: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Hazelwood, MO 63042: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $175,000