Automotive Painter

Boyd Group Services • Cameron Park, CA

5d • $26 - $37

About The Position

The Refinish Technician is responsible for providing an exceptional customer experience by meticulously refinishing vehicles and restoring them to pre-accident condition. The role works with all team members to achieve the repair facility’s key performance indicators and follows applicable insurance guidelines, OEM specifications, paint-manufacturer instructions, and company quality standards.

The technician prepares surfaces, masks and primes vehicles, mixes paint for accurate color matching, and applies primers, sealers, basecoats, color coats, and clear coats. The role includes inspecting repairs, correcting paint deficiencies, maintaining paint materials and equipment, following safety and hazardous-waste procedures, keeping vehicles on schedule, and completing quality-control checks. The technician also participates in training and meetings, supports teammates, and maintains a clean and orderly production area.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of previous experience in a collision repair facility refinish role.
• Knowledge of manufacturers’ repair and refinishing processes and adherence to company processes.
• Ability to use selected vendor materials and general supplies efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Commitment to continued learning through company- or industry-related training.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to interpret work scope from vehicle estimates or work orders.
• Comprehensive knowledge of vehicle repair practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and perform under pressure.
• Ability to frequently bend, crouch, reach, handle tools, and lift approximately 51 pounds.
• Must provide own tools.

Nice To Haves

• Provincial College of Trades membership.
• PPG Certification.
• I-CAR registration and working toward Gold Class certification.

Responsibilities

• Consistently execute the WOW (Wow Operating Way) plan and provide positive interactions with customers and team members.
• Refinish vehicles according to insurance guidelines, factory specifications, paint-manufacturer instructions, company procedures, and quality standards.
• Inspect body and preparation repairs for deficiencies that could affect refinishing quality and advise the production supervisor as needed.
• Complete all required repair-order line items to meet quality standards.
• Correct paint deficiencies through wet sanding and polishing, including runs and dirt nibs.
• Ensure paint formulations, preparation, top coating, curing, application sequence, timing, and material usage meet OEM recommendations.
• Maintain efficient paint-material costs in accordance with company KPIs.
• Prepare surfaces, mask vehicles, and apply primer and topcoat as required.
• Apply primers, sealers, basecoats, color coats, and clear coats using correct formulations.
• Mix paint accurately to achieve a quality color match.
• Notify the Repair Planner immediately of additional damage not shown on the repair order.
• Assist management with recommendations and implementation of new equipment.
• Track assigned vehicle status and help resolve scheduling issues to support on-time delivery.
• Use required safety equipment and follow refinishing procedures in compliance with Ontario health and safety guidelines.
• Follow hazardous-waste disposal requirements.
• Maintain tools and equipment according to vendor procedures, including the paint booth and booth filters.
• Explain technical diagnoses and required repairs to non-mechanical individuals, including teammates and customers, as needed.
• Keep technical knowledge current by attending formal training on changing automotive technology.
• Complete the Quality Control Checklist before moving a vehicle to the next department.
• Maintain a clean production area during the workday and clean up at the end of the day.
• Work according to the daily production schedule as directed by the Production Supervisor.
• Advise the production supervisor of overlooked collision-repair problems that could affect production.
• Support team members as required.
• Participate in monthly health and safety and staff meetings when required.
• Attend training, information sessions, and workshops recommended by the Store Manager.
• Maintain company KPIs, including Sales, GP, NP, CSI, AR, CT, and TT.
• Uphold company core values and policies, participate in production meetings as required, and demonstrate behaviors supporting the “10 Promise.”

Benefits

• Annual paid time off plans.
• Two weeks of paid parental leave for full-time employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week.
• Six paid holidays annually.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance effective Day 1.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance.
• Additional voluntary life insurance.
• Continuing education opportunities.
• Free prescription or non-prescription safety glasses annually.
• Annual voluntary uniform stipend.
• Voluntary daily pay option.
• Potential bonus opportunities tied to individual or business initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED