Automotive Painter

Automotive Painter

The Automotive Painter is a critical member of our production team, responsible for keeping vehicles moving efficiently through the paint process while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and workmanship.

Core Competencies

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Team-oriented and results-driven
• Good decision-making and sound judgment
• Willingness to work overtime as needed
• Commitment to continued learning and professional development
• Ability to work efficiently while meeting company quality and productivity standards

Roles & Responsibilities

• Review the repair order for each vehicle before beginning work
• Inspect vehicles and parts scheduled for painting
• Prepare vehicles for painting, including lifting, sanding, taping, masking, cleaning, and priming
• Clean and wipe down vehicles before painting
• Mix paints, primers, sealers, and other materials according to manufacturer specifications
• Apply high-quality primers, sealers, basecoats, and clearcoats
• Apply 2-stage and 3-stage colors
• Prime, seal, and apply jams to replacement parts
• Maintain proper paint quality while meeting acceptable cost-per-paint-labor-hour standards
• Maintain and properly clean painting equipment, spray guns, mixing areas, and paint booths
• Identify, safely handle, and properly dispose of materials in accordance with OSHA and EPA requirements
• Work closely with other departments to ensure quality repairs and on-time vehicle delivery
• Keep track of assigned vehicles and help maintain production schedules and delivery dates
• Follow all MAACO, Atticus Franchise Group, and paint manufacturer requirements and procedures
• Maintain high-quality standards to minimize defects and meet or exceed company expectations
• Communicate effectively with management and team members to plan and complete quality repairs on a variety of vehicles, including cars and trucks
• Participate in ongoing I-CAR ProLevel and other required industry and company training
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Efficiently complete assigned work while maintaining company productivity and quality standards

Physical Requirements

The Automotive Painter must be able to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods
• Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach as needed
• Lift and maneuver vehicle parts and materials
• Perform repetitive preparation and painting tasks
• Safely use required tools, equipment, and personal protective equipment

Daily Area Cleanup & Maintenance

Paint Mixing Area

• Keep the area clean, organized, and properly stocked

Spray Booth

• Check balance gauge
• Remove debris
• Sweep floors
• Blow out or vacuum the interior

Drying Enclosure/Cure Oven

• Sweep floor
• Wipe down reflectors

Spray Guns

• Clean and properly balance spray guns

Weekly/Monthly Cleanup & Maintenance

Spray Booth

• Vacuum/blow off exterior, top, and glass
• Scrape and/or remove overspray from floors
• Clean interior lighting glass
• Touch up white interior walls and spot-paint overspray as needed

Drying Enclosure/Cure Oven

• Vacuum top
• Inspect air-intake filters and replace as necessary
• Wash down interior walls

Spray Guns

• Clean guns in the gun washer
• Complete teardown and thorough cleaning as required

Compensation

Pay is based on flagged hours at 35% of repair profit or a set weekly rate.

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