Auto Body Paint Technician

As a paint technician, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional finish to paint jobs on vehicles, ensuring they meet industry standards and customer expectations.

As an automotive painter, your main responsibilities on the job will include:

• Surface Preparation: You will be responsible for cleaning, sanding, and masking surfaces, ensuring they are smooth and ready for painting.
• Mixing and Color Matching: You will mix and color match paint colors to achieve accurate color reproduction, ensuring a seamless blend with the vehicle's existing paint.
• Paint Application Techniques: Utilizing a variety of prep work and paint application techniques, including spraying, solvents, and clear coats using spray guns or other specialized equipment. Use proper spraying techniques to achieve an even, flawless finish.
• Finishing and Polishing: Remove masking materials and inspect for overspray or imperfections. Sand and buff painted surfaces to achieve a high-gloss, smooth finish. Perform touch-ups as needed to correct minor flaws or inconsistencies.
• Attention to Detail: Attention to detail is essential in achieving high-quality paint finishes. You will meticulously inspect your work, ensuring that there are no paint defects, such as scratches, chips, or unevenness.
• Equipment Proficiency and Maintenance: you will be responsible for regularly cleaning and maintaining spray guns, paint booths, and other equipment. You will also ensure that all tools are functioning safely and effectively to meet the highest quality standards.
• Safety Compliance: You will adhere to safety procedures and guidelines, ensuring a secure working environment. By following safety protocols, you will minimize risks and maintain a safe and healthy workplace for yourself and your colleagues.
• Communication and Collaboration: Collaboration is a key element of our team-focused environment. As an auto painter, you will work closely with fellow team members, including auto body technicians and estimators. You’ll collaborate with auto body technicians to ensure proper surface repairs are completed before painting. Additionally, you’ll communicate with supervisors to clarify painting specifications and preferences.

Job Type: Full-time

Projected Total Compensation: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $80,000