Commercial Auto Painter

Job Description

Bob’s Services, Inc. was founded in 1952 with one employee and grown to nearly 50 full time employees over the past 70 years.  As a successful family-owned business, we are proud to support to our employees, their Alaskan families, and our community.  As a testament to our treatment of employees and our company’s values, the average tenure of our employee base is nearly 10 years. 

We are seeking a skilled Sandblaster and Painter. Experience is preferred but we will train the right person.  The varying projects will keep you from getting bored!  This is a full-time Anchorage based position with no travel with room for growth.

Job Duties

• Operates and uses all body shop equipment properly and safely.
• Removes rust from metal, and grease and dirt from work surface.
• Masks and protect 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.
• Heats and sprays wax onto products after they are tested.
• Maintains tools and keeps 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 the 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 Right-to-Know etc.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Regular and reliable attendance.  Be on time and ready to work with proper PPE.
• Operating high-pressure hoses to blast away layers of paint from surfaces.
• Inspecting blasting operations to ensure safety regulations are met.
• Maintaining and cleaning tools and equipment to ensure the best operation of all machines and tools.

Skills and Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Proven experience as a Parts counter person.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to multitask, good communications skills.
• Ability to independently research issues, make decisions and solve problems.
• Ability to complete multiple projects within time constraints.
• Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use personal protective equipment.
• Physically fit and able to lift 50 lbs and work in confined spaces.
• Must be able to pass a drug test.

Benefits:

• Pay starting at $25 DOE
• Fulltime, year-round permanent position
• Anchorage position with no travel
• Weekends off:  7am - 5pm Monday to Friday Schedule
• Traditional Medical and Dental insurance coverage for $20 per month for single employee
• $1,500 HSA annual account contribution for single employee ($2,500 for family)
• Retirement plan with 3% employer match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) accrues vacation and sick leave.
• Employer paid life and disability insurance.