Automotive Painter Assistant

About the role

At Truck Collision Services, we strive to conduct our business as a well-respected organization, with integrity, hard work, and the highest care for our people, customers, and business partners. Every employee at our organization is absolutely critical to our success. Our promise is to keep delivering the same award-winning service and value that our community has come to expect from our dealership group throughout the years.

Compensation: $18 - $25 per hour based on experience, Plus efficiency Bonus.

Responsibilities

• Perform preparation work prior to painting, such as grinding, sanding, buffing, and masking off areas not to be painted.
• Fill cavities and dents as necessary and surface the repaired area to attain the required finish.
• Clean and prepare the surface of articles to be painted using solvent, sandpaper, and wire brush.
• Select and mix paint to produce the desired color and finish according to specifications.
• Apply paint to prepared surfaces, adjusting sprayer valves and nozzle to regulate the width and pressure of spray according to knowledge of painting techniques, up to show-car levels as required.
• Clean spraying equipment thoroughly with solvent.
• Move painted articles from the preparation area to and from the paint booth.
• Finish surfaces by polishing with sandpaper, pumice, compound, wax, or other materials.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Maintain cleanliness of the spray booth.
• Position articles in jigs or erect ladders or scaffolding.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Background in paint and body repair.
• Previous experience painting show and concept vehicles, with a minimum of 5 years hands-on experience.
• A High School or GED equivalent required.
• A certificate from an accredited technical or industrial trade school is preferred.
• Needs to be a self-starter with proficiency in budgeting time.
• Incumbent must possess basic hand tools and spray guns for the position and upgrade such tools as required to complete the tasks assigned.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement plan with company match
• Disability available
• Paid uniforms
• Paid vacation program
• Paid Holidays
• Holiday cook-outs