Automotive Body Shop Painter

About the role

Herb Chambers is part of Asbury Automotive Group, a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest franchised automotive retailers in the United States. We are redefining the traditional dealership model through innovative technologies and our commitment to our team members, guests, and partners. Our culture focuses on the vision of becoming the Most Guest Centric Automotive Retailer. At Asbury, we work together to provide exceptional experiences for our guests while promoting a fun, supportive, and inclusive environment where team members can thrive both personally and professionally. Based on our efforts, we have been recognized as one of the best places to work by both Newsweek and US News & World Report.

Do you have a passion for repairing cars, assisting with providing exceptional guest experiences, and being an innovator in the automotive industry? As a Body Shop Painter, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on our business and customers every day while earning the pay you deserve and awesome benefits! We are looking for an energetic, technically-focused Painter who will help us redefine the car-servicing experience.

The Body Shop Painter is responsible for repairing and restoring all assigned vehicles to pre accident condition. This will include but is not limited to refinishing, priming, sanding and buffing of body parts and bodies of vehicles in accordance with factory and dealership quality specifications and time standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality repairs without passing on defects
• Paint vehicle surfaces by utilizing a sprayer or brush when applicable
• Mix paint according to manufacture specifications
• Produce test panels when needed to obtain industry acceptable color match
• Consistently utilize all required safety equipment and follow proper repair procedures
• Understand and keep abreast of and comply with federal, state and local regulations that affect body shop operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know, etc.
• Maintain an organized personal work area and returns tools, materials and equipment to designated areas
• Demonstrate a commitment to continued learning by ongoing participation in I-CAR

Requirements

• Previous auto body painting experience required
• Periodic lifting and carrying objects over 50 pounds is required
• May be exposed to chemicals, fumes, high levels of dust and noise in repair center
• Must be able to wear protective equipment, including respirator
• Must be a minimum of eighteen years of age
• Must have a valid Driver's License
• Must be able to pass pre-employment screens (background & drug test)

Benefits

Compensation: $80,000 - $150,000. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry, education, etc.

Company Benefits

Pay and Recognition:

• Weekly pay
• Paid holidays & paid time off
• Paid training
• Stock Awards (select management and front-line team members eligible)

Insurance / Retirement:

• Insurance: medical, vision, dental, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity plans
• Up to 12 weeks paid pregnancy leave (disability leave)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health savings
• Flex spending accounts (tax-free)
• Short-term and Long-term disability plans
• Life Insurance (Whole Life and Term)
• 401k with company match
• Pet Insurance

Learning, Tuition Assistance and Career Development:

• Digital career path tool to assist with career development
• Continuous training through Asbury's Internal Learning Management System
• Professional growth and development opportunities

Additional advantages:

• Technician Student loan relief resources
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts on parts and service repairs
• Scholarship awards
• Opportunities to join our community service initiatives, which includes paid volunteer hours
• Employee referral program with bonus opportunities