Automotive Painter

Penske Automotive Group • Warwick, RI

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Automotive Painter refinishes damaged vehicles in accordance with manufacturer and dealership quality specifications and time standards. The role is part of the paint department and focuses on customer satisfaction while supporting department profitability and meeting monthly goals.

The position works primarily in an automotive shop environment. The covered workspace may be subject to heat, cold, and workplace hazards, and regular exposure to loud noise. The role involves prolonged standing, repetitive motion, and regular movement such as pushing, pulling, climbing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, grasping, and walking. The employee must be able to wear required personal protective equipment, including a respirator.

The position may require evening, weekend, and holiday hours as needed. The job posting describes a full-time position by default under the provided employment-type rule; it does not state a specific schedule or salary.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to perform quality vehicle refinishing in accordance with company standards.
• Ability to wear required safety and health personal protective equipment, including a respirator, as recommended by the equipment manufacturer.
• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Knowledge of automotive systems, tools, and repair processes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to use technical reference materials and technical manuals in written and online formats.
• Ability to follow processes to ensure quality and safety.
• Effective time-management and prioritization skills.
• Ability to meet the physical demands described for the role, including prolonged standing, regular movement, repetitive motion, and handling work involving lifting with assistance devices as specified.
• A valid driver's license and good driving record may be required for some positions.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, plus two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• ASE Certification.
• Friendliness, enthusiasm, reliability, and a positive team-player attitude.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Refinish damaged vehicles in accordance with manufacturer and dealership quality specifications and time standards.
• Contribute expertise to the paint department, focusing on customer satisfaction while ensuring profitability.
• Strive to grow the Collision Center and individual career by meeting challenging monthly goals.
• Comply with laws and regulations pertaining to paint, thinners, and other hazardous materials.
• Report deviations to management immediately.
• Follow processes to ensure quality and safety.
• Listen to customers, determine how to assist them, and communicate technical terms to non-technical audiences.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health care options.
• 401(k) savings and retirement plan with company match.
• Training, resources, and opportunities for career growth and advancement tailored to individual performance, experience, and interests.

What This Job Offers

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