Job Summary:

Paint Helper assists a lead painter by performing prep work and cleanup needed to complete refinish repair work on cars, trucks, and other motor vehicles, with a focus on quality, timeliness and safety.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning of refinish work needed according to specifications
• Tape, sand, and prep
• Mixes and matches paint according to specifications
• Utilizing polishing and buffing tools and materials, smooth the surfaces of the products to be painted
• Sanding, masking, unmasking, finish painting, seal and touch up. Must be familiar with paint equipment and must be able to adjust equipment to obtain the desired spray patterns
• Comply with all TCC’s safety standards, guidelines and procedures
• Perform other related duties as assigned relating to, but not limited to washing cars, cleaning the shop, etc..

Requirements:

• Excellent focus on detail
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of how to operate and maintain a paint booth.
• Must comply with all safety requirements, respirator safety and fit test
• Proficient with paint equipment
• Ability to read service and repair manuals.
• Ability to perform refinish work in a timely fashion
• Ability to read and interpret repair orders
• Must be 18 years or older

Education and Experience:

• I-CAR certified preferred
• 1 year of related experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to work safely in a noisy area with many odors present.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. regularly.
• Must be able to inspect vehicle to determine repairs needed.
• Good vision to inspect repair work.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and inspections.
• Must be able to reach below and above shoulder level