Automotive Painter

Automotive Painter

The Automotive Painter is a critical member of our production team, responsible for keeping vehicles moving efficiently through the paint process while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and workmanship.

Core Competencies

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Team-oriented and results-driven
• Good decision-making and sound judgment
• Willingness to work overtime as needed
• Commitment to continued learning and professional development
• Ability to work efficiently while meeting company quality and productivity standards

Roles & Responsibilities

• Review the repair order for each vehicle before beginning work
• Inspect vehicles and parts scheduled for painting
• Prepare vehicles for painting, including lifting, sanding, taping, masking, cleaning, and priming
• Clean and wipe down vehicles before painting
• Mix paints, primers, sealers, and other materials according to manufacturer specifications
• Apply high-quality primers, sealers, basecoats, and clearcoats
• Apply 2-stage and 3-stage colors
• Prime, seal, and apply jams to replacement parts
• Maintain proper paint quality while meeting acceptable cost-per-paint-labor-hour standards
• Maintain and properly clean painting equipment, spray guns, mixing areas, and paint booths
• Identify, safely handle, and properly dispose of materials in accordance with OSHA and EPA requirements
• Work closely with other departments to ensure quality repairs and on-time vehicle delivery
• Keep track of assigned vehicles and help maintain production schedules and delivery dates
• Follow all MAACO, Atticus Franchise Group, and paint manufacturer requirements and procedures
• Maintain high-quality standards to minimize defects and meet or exceed company expectations
• Communicate effectively with management and team members to plan and complete quality repairs on a variety of vehicles, including cars and trucks
• Participate in ongoing I-CAR ProLevel and other required industry and company training
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Efficiently complete assigned work while maintaining company productivity and quality standards

Physical Requirements

The Automotive Painter must be able to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach as needed
• Lift and maneuver vehicle parts and materials
• Perform repetitive preparation and painting tasks
• Safely use required tools, equipment, and personal protective equipment

Daily Area Cleanup & Maintenance

Paint Mixing Area

• Keep the area clean, organized, and properly stocked

Spray Booth

• Check balance gauge
• Remove debris
• Sweep floors
• Blow out or vacuum the interior

Drying Enclosure/Cure Oven

• Sweep floor
• Wipe down reflectors

Spray Guns

• Clean and properly balance spray guns

Weekly/Monthly Cleanup & Maintenance

Spray Booth

• Vacuum/blow off exterior, top, and glass
• Scrape and/or remove overspray from floors
• Clean interior lighting glass
• Touch up white interior walls and spot-paint overspray as needed

Drying Enclosure/Cure Oven

• Vacuum top
• Inspect air-intake filters and replace as necessary
• Wash down interior walls

Spray Guns

• Clean guns in the gun washer
• Complete teardown and thorough cleaning as required

Compensation

Pay is based on flagged hours at 35% of repair profit or a set weekly rate. 

Founded in 1972, MAACO® Auto Painting & Collision Repair is America’s #1 Bodyshop, and repairs accident damage, dents and faded paint for nearly 500,000 drivers annually. Our more than 470 independently owned and operated franchises have restored the safety and beauty of various vehicles for more than 50 years. MAACO Franchising, LLC, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, has been named the #1 automotive franchise numerous times by Entrepreneur in its Annual Franchise 500 ranking. For more information about MAACO and franchising opportunities, visit www.Maaco.com