Automotive Painter/Refinisher

Northwest Hills Chevrolet GMC Cadillac•Torrington, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Northwest Hills Chevy GMC Cadillac - A Busy dealer Collision shop with Direct repair affiliations is in need of an experienced Auto painter. We are looking for a motivated individual to join our team. Must have 5 years experience, and certified with the ability to tint and color match & have 3 stage finish experience. Qualifications ASE & icar certifications Credentials Preferred Grade 12 with auto body & collision damage repair certificate OR 5 years of practical knowledge within an auto body repair facility Welding, Paint and Body experience preferred Have a valid driver’s license and means of transportation to work Must be able to pass a background check and drug test High School Diploma or equivalent Must have own tools Be at least 18 years of age Ability to read and follow collision damage estimates Responsibilities Stay up to date on the latest repair methods and techniques for the vehicles sold and serviced by the dealership Perform all body and fender repairs according to estimate and supplement as necessary Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy Perform welding, soldering, body alignment and oxidizing operations Diagnose the cause of malfunction and perform needed repair Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts Examine vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required Advise Body Shop Manager if additional work is needed Use basic mathematical skills to solve simple equations for mixing chemicals Follow factory and dealership procedures when performing warranty work Save and tag all warranty parts for storage Is familiar with the latest technical bulletins, service manuals and other service publications Attend factory sponsored training classes and keeps abreast of factory technical bulletins Operate all equipment in Body Shop in a safe and productive manner Maintain his stall in an orderly and clean manner Use discretion in using company materials and supplies Light painting, if deemed qualified and necessary by the Manager Ensure customer’s cars are kept clean Document all work performed as soon as the job is completed Understands and follow federal, state and local regulations, such as the disposal of hazardous waste Will secure permission from management and write up an RO before doing any work on personal vehicle What We Offer No Sunday's Competitive and Aggressive Compensation Health Insurance 401K Plan Paid time off and vacation Growth opportunities Paid Training Employee vehicle purchase plans Family owned and operated Long term job security Discounts on products and services

Requirements

Must have 5 years experience, and certified with the ability to tint and color match & have 3 stage finish experience
ASE & icar certifications
Have a valid driver’s license and means of transportation to work
Must be able to pass a background check and drug test
High School Diploma or equivalent
Must have own tools
Be at least 18 years of age
Ability to read and follow collision damage estimates

Nice To Haves

Grade 12 with auto body & collision damage repair certificate OR 5 years of practical knowledge within an auto body repair facility
Welding, Paint and Body experience preferred

Responsibilities

Stay up to date on the latest repair methods and techniques for the vehicles sold and serviced by the dealership
Perform all body and fender repairs according to estimate and supplement as necessary
Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy
Perform welding, soldering, body alignment and oxidizing operations
Diagnose the cause of malfunction and perform needed repair
Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts
Examine vehicle to determine if additional safety or service work is required
Advise Body Shop Manager if additional work is needed
Use basic mathematical skills to solve simple equations for mixing chemicals
Follow factory and dealership procedures when performing warranty work
Save and tag all warranty parts for storage
Is familiar with the latest technical bulletins, service manuals and other service publications
Attend factory sponsored training classes and keeps abreast of factory technical bulletins
Operate all equipment in Body Shop in a safe and productive manner
Maintain his stall in an orderly and clean manner
Use discretion in using company materials and supplies
Light painting, if deemed qualified and necessary by the Manager
Ensure customer’s cars are kept clean
Document all work performed as soon as the job is completed
Understands and follow federal, state and local regulations, such as the disposal of hazardous waste
Will secure permission from management and write up an RO before doing any work on personal vehicle