Automotive Painter

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform preparation work prior to painting such as grinding, sanding, buffing and mask-off areas not to be painted


• Fill cavities and dents as necessary and surfaces repaired area to attain required finish


• Cleans and prepares surface of articles to be painted using solvent, sandpaper and wire brush


• Selects and mixes paint to produce desired color and finish according to specifications


• Applies paint to prepared surfaces adjusting sprayer valves and nozzle to regulate width and pressure of spray according to knowledge of painting techniques up to show-car levels as required


• Cleans spraying equipment thoroughly with solvent


• Moves painted articles from preparation area to and from paint booth


• Finish surfaces by polishing with sandpaper, compound, wax or other materials


• Maintain clean and safe work environment


• Maintains cleanliness of spray booth


• Positions articles in jigs or erects ladders or scaffolding


• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Background in paint and body repair


• Previous experience painting vehicles and or equipment, with a minimum of 2 years hands-on experience.


• A High School or GED equivalent required.


• A certificate from an accredited technical or an industrial trade school is preferred.


• Needs to be a self-starter with proficiency in budgeting time.


• Incumbent must possess basic hand tools, spray guns, and sanding equipment for the position and upgrade such tools as required to complete the tasks assigned.