What are the responsibilities and job description for the Body man / Painter position at R V Auto Body?
Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Body Man / Painter to join our dynamic automotive repair team. In this role, you will be responsible for restoring vehicles to their original condition by performing body repairs and applying high-quality paint finishes. Your expertise will ensure that every vehicle leaving our shop meets the highest standards of craftsmanship, safety, and customer satisfaction. This position offers an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about auto body repair, auto painting, and automotive surface restoration to showcase their skills in a fast-paced, energetic environment.
Duties
- Perform auto body repairs including dent removal, panel replacement, welding, and surface straightening using hand tools and power tools such as grinders and sanders
- Prepare vehicle surfaces through sanding, masking, and surface cleaning to ensure optimal paint adhesion
- Apply primers, paints, coatings, and finishes using conventional spray guns or airless paint sprayers with precision and attention to detail
- Conduct auto restoration tasks including buffing, polishing, and detailing to achieve a flawless finish
- Use automotive buffing machines and polishing compounds to restore vehicle aesthetics and remove imperfections
- Ensure proper surface preparation by masking areas not to be painted and maintaining a clean work environment
- Assist with auto glass replacement or repair as needed and support overall vehicle maintenance tasks
- Follow safety protocols including the use of respiratory protection when handling paints or working in confined spaces
Experience
- Proven dealership experience or extensive background in auto body repair and auto painting preferred
- Strong mechanical knowledge with hands-on experience using hand tools, power tools, grinders, sanders, and spray guns
- Familiarity with automotive buffing, detailing, surface preparation, masking techniques, and auto restoration processes
- Knowledge of automotive surface preparation standards and techniques for painting and coating applications
- Experience with auto estimating systems is a plus but not required
- Ability to perform heavy lifting safely while maintaining attention to detail during repairs
- Welding skills are highly desirable for panel repairs or structural work
- Prior experience working with automotive paints, primers, coatings, and spray equipment is essential
Join our team if you’re eager to bring your auto body repair skills to life in a lively environment where craftsmanship meets customer satisfaction. We value energetic professionals committed to excellence in every vehicle they touch!
Pay: $25.73 - $33.40 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $33