Automotive Painter

Boyd Group Services•Sacramento, CA

13d•$26 - $37

About The Position

The Refinish Technician is responsible for delivering a successful customer experience by meticulously refinishing vehicles and restoring them to pre-accident condition. The role works in alignment with other team members to meet repair-facility KPIs and follows manufacturer specifications, insurer guidelines, and Assured Automotive quality standards. The technician prepares, masks, primes, mixes, applies, cures, and corrects automotive finishes; keeps assigned vehicles on schedule; maintains tools, equipment, and a clean production area; and complies with safety and hazardous-waste procedures. The position also requires ongoing technical learning, communication with customers and teammates, and participation in production and safety activities as required.

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 Assured processes.
Ability to use selected vendor materials and general supplies efficiently and cost-effectively.
Commitment to continued learning through Assured 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 work under pressure.
Frequently bend, crouch, reach, handle tools, and lift approximately 51 lbs.
Provide your own tools.

Nice To Haves

Provincial College of Trades membership preferred.
PPG Certification preferred.
I-CAR Registered, working toward Gold Class certification.

Responsibilities

Consistently execute the WOW (Wow Operating Way) plan and provide positive energy when interacting with customers and team members.
Refinish vehicles in accordance with insurance guidelines, Assured Automotive quality standards, factory specifications, and established procedures.
Inspect body and prep repairs for deficiencies that could affect refinish quality, and advise the Production Supervisor as required.
Complete all required Repair Order line items to Assured’s quality standards.
Correct paint deficiencies through wet sanding and polishing, including runs and dirt nibs.
Ensure formulations, preparation, top coating, and curing follow OEM standards for application sequence, timing, and materials usage.
Maintain paint-material costs in accordance with Assured KPIs.
Prepare surfaces, mask vehicles, and apply primer and top coating as required.
Apply primers, sealers, basecoats, colour coats, and clear coats using correct formulations and paint-manufacturer specifications.
Mix paint accurately to achieve a quality colour match.
Immediately notify the Repair Planner of additional damage not shown on the Repair Order.
Assist management with recommendations and implementation of new equipment.
Know the status of assigned vehicles and help keep them on schedule for on-time delivery.
Use required safety equipment and follow refinishing procedures in compliance with Ontario Health & Safety guidelines.
Follow hazardous-waste disposal requirements.
Maintain tools and equipment, including the paint booth and booth filters, according to vendor procedures.
Explain technical diagnoses and necessary repairs to non-mechanical individuals, including teammates and customers, as required.
Continue learning technical information and techniques through formal training to stay current with changing automotive technology.
Complete the Quality Control Checklist before moving a vehicle to the next department.
Keep the production area clean and orderly during the workday and complete final cleanup 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 other team members when required.
Participate in monthly Health & Safety and staff meetings if required.
Attend training, information sessions, and workshops recommended by the Store Manager.
Maintain Assured KPIs, including Sales, GP, NP, CSI, AR, and CT&TT.
Uphold Assured’s core values of Honesty, Integrity, and Respect, and follow its policies and procedures.
Participate in daily production meetings with the Management Team as required.
Demonstrate actions and behaviours supporting the “10 Promise.”

Benefits

Annual paid time off (PTO) plans.
Two weeks of paid parental leave for full-time employees who work 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 available.
May be eligible for bonus opportunities tied to individual or business initiatives.