What are the responsibilities and job description for the Painter's Helper position at Texas Collision Centers Inc?
Job Summary:
Paint Helper assists a lead painter by performing prep work and cleanup needed to complete refinish repair work on cars, trucks, and other motor vehicles, with a focus on quality, timeliness and safety.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assist in planning of refinish work needed according to specifications
- Tape, sand, and prep
- Mixes and matches paint according to specifications
- Utilizing polishing and buffing tools and materials, smooth the surfaces of the products to be painted
- Sanding, masking, unmasking, finish painting, seal and touch up. Must be familiar with paint equipment and must be able to adjust equipment to obtain the desired spray patterns
- Comply with all TCCs safety standards, guidelines and procedures
- Perform other related duties as assigned relating to, but not limited to washing cars, cleaning the shop, etc..
Requirements:
- Exceptional refinish skills.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
- Must comply with all safety requirements, respirator safety and fit test
- Proficient with paint equipment and paint mixing software
- Ability to read service and repair manuals.
- Ability to perform refinish work in a timely fashion
- Ability to read and interpret repair orders
- Must be 18 years or older
Education and Experience:
- I-CAR certified preferred
- 1 year of related experience.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to work safely in a noisy area with many odors present.
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs. regularly.
- Must be able to inspect vehicle to determine repairs needed.
- Good vision to inspect repair work.
- Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and inspections.
- Must be able to reach below and above shoulder level