What are the responsibilities and job description for the Auto Body Painter position at SMD Auto?
Overview
Join our dynamic automotive team as an Auto Body Painter and bring vehicles back to life with expert precision and vibrant finishes! In this energetic role, you will be responsible for applying high-quality paint coatings, restoring vehicle surfaces, and ensuring every car leaves the shop looking flawless. Your craftsmanship will help customers regain confidence in their vehicles while showcasing your skills in auto body refinishing and surface preparation. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for automotive aesthetics, this is the perfect opportunity to elevate your career!
Duties
- Prepare vehicle surfaces meticulously through sanding, masking, grinding, and surface cleaning to ensure optimal paint adhesion.
- Apply primer, base coats, clear coats, and specialty finishes using conventional spray guns or airless paint sprayers with precision.
- Perform auto body repairs including dent removal, panel alignment, welding, and structural repairs to restore vehicles to factory standards.
- Conduct auto restoration tasks by stripping old paint, repairing rusted areas, and refinishing surfaces with automotive buffing and polishing techniques.
- Utilize hand tools and power tools such as grinders and sanders to achieve smooth surfaces ready for painting.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment by adhering to proper respiratory protection protocols and safety procedures during surface preparation and painting processes.
- Collaborate with team members on auto estimating, customer service inquiries, and vehicle inspection reports to ensure high-quality results.
Requirements
- Proven experience in auto body repair, auto painting, or related automotive refinishing roles; dealership experience is highly valued.
- Strong knowledge of automotive surface preparation, masking techniques, sanding, buffing, and coating application.
- Skilled in the use of hand tools, power tools, grinders, spray guns (including airless systems), and other relevant equipment.
- Mechanical knowledge of vehicle systems along with experience in welding and auto glass replacement is preferred.
- Ability to lift heavy parts safely and perform physical tasks required for auto restoration projects.
- Familiarity with automotive buffing, detailing, and finishing techniques to achieve high-quality paint jobs.
- Excellent customer service skills coupled with attention to detail; ability to work efficiently under deadlines.
Join us in transforming vehicles with expert craftsmanship! We’re dedicated to supporting your growth through ongoing training opportunities while providing a collaborative environment that values your skills in auto body refinishing and painting. Whether you’re refining your expertise or bringing fresh ideas to the team, your talent will make a difference on every project!
Pay: $26.03 - $31.35 per hour
Expected hours: 8.0 per week
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience sanding and preparing vehicles for paint?
Can you use DA sanders, hand-sanding tools, and other preparation equipment?
Are you experienced in masking vehicles for painting?
Can you apply body filler, primer, and guide coat when needed?
How do you check a panel to ensure it is smooth and ready for paint?
Can you identify surface imperfections before the vehicle enters the paint booth?
Are you familiar with dust control and paint contamination prevention?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $26 - $31