Autobody Painter - Tampa Port

Glovis•Tampa, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Autobody Printer restores vehicles to factory standards through complete automotive body repair and painting processes using waterborne paint. Their responsibilities include structural and non-structural collision repair; panel straightening and replacement; body filler shaping; surface preparation; masking; priming; color-matching; and high-quality spray application. They will also perform wet sanding, buffing, and final finish correction to achieve an OEM-level surface, gloss, and texture. They will also ensure disciplined quality control, adherence to safe shop practices, proper use of tools and materials, and on-time delivery of completed vehicles.

Requirements

Automotive/Bodyshop/Mechanic knowledge Required
Welding experience Required
Hazmat/ Safety in body shop industry Required
Able to notate and list details of body shop (parts knowledge) Required
Read/Write in English Required
Body refinishing experience Required
Priming experience Required
Body Shop Painting experience Required
High School Diploma/GED Required
2 Years of Direct Experience in Auto Body Repair and Painting Required
Must hold a valid state-issued driver's license without restrictions Required
Certified by iCar Required
Accredited Technical College Required
OEM Paint Brand Required

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree Preferred
5 Years of Direct Experience in Auto Body Repair and Painting Preferred

Responsibilities

Experience spraying waterborne paint
Light welding (Stinger gun stud welding)
Glass repairs (RR and RI)
Metal prep/work/ treatment (epoxy/primer/surfacers)
Using all body refinish surfacers
Repair and refinish vehicle
Shrinking/sculpture metal panels
Blocking, wet sanding, hammering, dolling procedures
Adjusting doors, panels and hoods
Hazmat training
Safety knowledge of chemicals and equipment practices
Mechanic safety knowledge such as how to disconnect vehicles properly prior to performing bodywork
Raw plastic prepping
Ecoat prep
Identify vehicle damage and fill out damage reports
Open/Close Repair Orders
Communicate with Customer Service Team on any parts needed for purchase
Review and maintain monthly inspection logs (safety)
Communicate with Direct Supervisor and provide daily status on production
Coordinating Workflow based on the direction of Supervisor (FIFO order)
Directing Body Shop Team Members/Plan of the Day
Maintain 10-day aged units at a minimum while focusing on dwell
Maintain material inventory and coordinate on ordering supplies
Maintain PPG Certification
Resurface and refinish all (RR/ RI) of all vehicle panels and interiors and color matching for door jambs
Mixing bench, (how to weigh and use formulas)
Body Work- Panels, Glass, Jambs
Inspect and notate vehicle damage
Apply mask tape over vehicle parts/windows
Buff, Color Sand, Primer, Body filling, Spray inner jambs
Sealers and seam sealer for new parts
Remove/Install windshields
Undercoating and applying rock guard protector
Coordinate maintenance on spray booth
Manage and review paint supply expiration dates
Train new Body Shop Team Members
Coordinate with safety on air compressor maintenance
Other duties as assigned