What are the responsibilities and job description for the Body Shop Painter position at Toyota of Clermont?
The Body Shop Painter refinishes body parts, primed and prepped vehicles in accordance with factory and dealership quality specifications and time standards.
Job Responsibilities:
- Operates and uses all body shop equipment properly and safely
- Removes rust from metal, and grease and dirt from work surface
- Masks and protects parts that are not to be painted or coated
- Fills cavities and dents with putty to attain smooth surface
- Mixes paint according to specifications
- Selects and mixes coating liquid to produce desired color
- Paints surface using sprayer or brush as appropriate
- Inspects painted units for quality of workmanship, noting any runs, sags, and unpainted areas
- Maintains tools and keep equipment clean and in a proper state of repair
- Keeps work area clean
- Maintains and wears all required safety and health personal protective equipment, including respirator, in a manner recommended by the equipment manufacturer
- Complies with all laws and regulations pertaining to paint, thinners, and other hazardous materials
- Reports any deviations to management
- Cooperates and assists other personnel in the repair and prepping of vehicles
- Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state, and local regulations that affect body shop operations, such as hazardous waste disposal (OSHA)
- Communicates and adheres to Injury Prevention (IP) standards
Requirements:
- At least 2-3 years of experience in the Automotive industry
- Excellent communication skills
- Maintain a clean, safe team oriented environment
- Self-starter and work without supervision
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
- Repair is mostly performed indoors where noise from hammers and air tools is prevalent. All PPE rules must be followed.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under Toyota of Clermont’s insurance policy
- Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check
- Ability to effectively communicate with others
- Ability to read and understand instructions, written estimates and work orders
- Organization and multi-tasking skills, good time management and adapts easily to a fast-paced environment
- Occasionally exposed to hot, cold, wet or humid conditions
- Must be able to lift up to 25-50 pounds
In return for your invaluable knowledge, skills, talent and ambition, Toyota of Clermont offers competitive salaries and benefits. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation.
Toyota of Clermont is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.