Automotive Painters Assistant

Hudson Automotive Group • West Chester, PA

122d • $18 - $24

About The Position

Mercedes Benz of West Chester OH, A Hudson Automotive Company, is now hiring for an Automotive Painters Assistant. Are you a team player and customer-focused? Are you reliable and hardworking? Are you looking for a career with a growing organization and opportunities for advancement? If so, we want to speak with YOU! We are Growing! Hudson Automotive Group, founded in 1948, is a third-generation, family owned & operated business proudly serving customers with all their automotive needs. Hudson Automotive has grown from a single location in Providence, KY to a multistate, multi-franchise organization with over 50 dealerships and more than 4,000 employees throughout 8 States concentrated in the Southeast. We offer a Brand New State of the Art working environment with the latest equipment, industry-leading pay, and benefits plus great opportunities for career advancement. We are doing big things and would love for you to join in.

Requirements

• Must work well as part of a team and effectively communicate with others.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• HS diploma or GED. Auto Body Vo-Tech certificate or commensurate experience strongly preferred.
• Adapt easily to fast-paced environment.
• Must have a Valid Drivers License.

Responsibilities

• Complete all paint preparation processes for vehicles according to factory specification and by following the written repair order at the direction of the supervising Paint Technician.
• Assist Paint Technician in preparing panels to determine paint blend needs and assist in sanding and buffing to ensure the paint finish meets quality standards.
• Assist workflow to keep all vehicles on schedule for on-time delivery.
• Follow all required safety guidelines and proper use of equipment and follow proper refinishing procedures in compliance with OSHA guidelines.
• Adhere to all requirements for hazardous waste disposal.
• Follow vendor procedures to maintain all tools and equipment, including maintenance of paint booth and booth filters and maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Utilize all necessary tools such as air sanders, spray guns, sanding blocks, etc. in order to complete quality work.
• Review repair orders to ensure all operations listed have been completed and verify the panel/parts to be painted.
• Clean, wax, polish and refurbish vehicles.
• Ensure that all paint operations are complete, all masking is removed, and all prior paint-related disassembly has been reassembled prior to returning the vehicle to the body technician.
• Perform other related duties as assigned including, but not limited to washing cars, cleaning the shop, assisting other teammates, etc.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Paid Vacation/Holidays, Accruing Yearly PTO
• Employee development through training and advancement opportunities
• Employee discounts on products & services
• Balanced work schedule

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees