Body Shop Painter

At Gerry Lane Enterprises, we strive to make every customer a customer for life. Our Louisiana dealerships have been proudly serving the Baton Rouge areas for many years. Our promise is to keep delivering the same top-notch service and value that our community has come to expect from all of our dealerships through the years.

Are you looking for a job that combines competitive pay with good culture? Have you been considering the automotive industry but don't know how to break in? Are you passionate about delivering a unique customer experience that creates a memorable and outstanding impression? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we want to talk to you.  

What We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation 


• Flexible Schedules 


• 401K With Company Match 


• Vision / Dental / Health Insurance 


• Bonus Incentives 


• Paid Training 


• Great Culture 


• Promote From Within! 

Responsibilities

• Promote an understanding of and strong dedication to client happiness.


• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge sufficient to properly and deftly complete painting assignments.


• Align with all applicable company and legal requirements controlling vehicle repairs.


• Accurately evaluate nature and extent of work described on repair order; notifying estimator if portions of work are not necessary or additional materials/work are needed.


• Plan efficient work procedures using technical manuals and knowledge of surface preparations and painting techniques; arranging to obtain timely delivery of paint and necessary materials.


• Perform quality paint application within timeframe and material allowances as well as according to guidelines by efficiently using appropriate/allocated tools.


• Utilize protective supplies as appropriate to ensure the cleanliness of vehicle.


• Operate lifting and moving devices to move materials and equipment and access areas.


• Responsible for cleaning, sanding, and applying chemical solutions to prepare and condition surfaces prior to painting.


• Mask and cover surfaces not to be painted; removing accessories such as chrome, mirrors and windshield wipers.


• Mix and thin paint or other coatings to specified color and consistency according to standard formulas or color charts.


• Spray specified amount or thickness of primer, protective, decorative, or finish coatings, such as paint, lacquer, sealer, or enamel, onto prepared surfaces.

Qualifications

• Education and/or experience in paint repair


• A high school diploma or the equivalent


• Understanding and compliance with safety rules and practices as well as posted work rules and procedures


• Positive outlook with a high-energy personality


• Ability to read and comprehend instructions


• Ability to exercise good judgment and critical thinking


• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record