Automotive Painter

JB Pointdexter & Co • Cincinnati, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for experienced painters who love cars and working with their hands. Our paint booths are the heart of our factory, and the automotive spray painter is the key to our industry-leading quality. The painter leads all steps in the paint process including vehicle prep, applying multiple coats of paint and sealer, ensuring it’s baked at appropriate temperatures, and sending it down the production line ready for assembly. This person will be focused on meeting our set of quality standards while performing their duties in a safe manner.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2-3 years of hands-on automotive paint experience (preferred).
• Experience with SATA or similar system using both cup and pressure pots.
• Experience and ability to occasionally make minor paint and body repairs prior to painting vehicle.
• Capacity to troubleshoot and the ability to problem solve involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• An eye for detail to inspect body work and masking prior to painting and to inspect painted cars for runs, fisheyes, dirt, and other blemishes.
• Demonstrated ability to follow safe work practices.
• Flexibility to work periodic overtime on weekdays and weekends on occasion.
• A strong work ethic and desire to grow professionally.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to buff is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for preparing vehicle for painting for spot repair.
• Ensure vehicle has been properly prepped for paint.
• Match color per job order specification.
• Apply multiple coats of paint and sealer using a SATA Paint System.
• Inspect for runs, fish eyes, blemishes, etc.
• Bake the vehicle for the appropriate time and allow cool down time for vehicle.
• Meet quality standards established while following the Federal Eagle standard work that will be taught upon hire

Benefits

• We offer competitive wages, signing bonus, day shift operations, and progressive benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability plans, 401(k), paid time off and more.

What This Job Offers

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