TUL - Quality Technician 2 - 1st shift

Martinrea is a diversified global automotive supplier engaged in the design, development and manufacturing of highly engineered, value-added Lightweight Structure and Propulsion Systems. We employ approximately 15,000 skilled and motivated people at manufacturing, engineering and technical centers in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Slovakia, Spain and China. Our business strategy leverages world-class technologies, motivated and talented people, and high-quality products.

Position Summary

The Body Technician – Paint & Clearcoat Specialist is responsible for repairing, refinishing, and restoring painted surfaces on automotive components, with a primary focus on clearcoat repair, paint correction, surface preparation, and finish quality. This position requires strong attention to detail and the ability to identify and correct paint imperfections while maintaining a high-quality, consistent finish.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect painted surfaces for clearcoat defects, scratches, runs, orange peel, dirt, fisheyes, and other imperfections.
• Perform clearcoat repairs, paint correction, wet sanding, buffing, polishing, and finishing.
• Prepare surfaces for refinishing by cleaning, sanding, masking, and performing minor body repairs as needed.
• Match and blend paint finishes to achieve a consistent appearance.
• Correct imperfections in painted and clearcoated surfaces while minimizing rework.
• Use polishing compounds, buffing equipment, sanders, spray equipment, and other refinishing tools properly.
• Perform final quality inspections to ensure surfaces meet company and customer standards.
• Maintain proper film thickness and finish quality according to specifications.
• Identify defects and determine the appropriate repair or refinishing method.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and properly care for tools and equipment.
• Follow all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and environmental regulations related to paint and refinishing operations.
• Complete work accurately and efficiently while meeting production and quality requirements.
• Communicate quality concerns, material needs, and repair issues to the appropriate supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• Previous experience as an automotive body technician, paint technician, refinisher, or similar position.
• Strong experience with clearcoat repair and paint finishing preferred.
• Knowledge of sanding, buffing, polishing, blending, and paint correction techniques.
• Ability to identify paint and clearcoat defects.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workmanship.
• Ability to safely operate automotive refinishing tools and equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Automotive manufacturing or collision repair experience.
• Experience working with high-volume production environments.
• Experience with clearcoat correction, wet sanding, buffing, and polishing.
• Knowledge of automotive paint systems and refinishing processes.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and work for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and move materials and equipment as required.
• Ability to perform repetitive sanding, polishing, and finishing activities.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including respiratory and protective equipment when applicable.

Key Performance Expectations

• Quality: Produce smooth, consistent, defect-free finishes.
• Productivity: Complete repairs within established production standards.
• Attention to Detail: Identify and correct imperfections before the product reaches the customer.
• Safety: Follow all safety and PPE requirements.
• Teamwork: Communicate effectively with Body, Paint, Quality, and Production teams.
• Rework Reduction: Minimize defects and repeat repairs through proper workmanship and inspection.