Body Shop Painter - Shreveport Port Team

GlovisShreveport, LA
13hOnsite

About The Position

The Body Shop Painter position will be responsible for performing minor bodywork, priming, and painting vehicles back to factory standards as well as wet sand and buff vehicles after the refinishing process. Contributes to the success of the team, assists others and requests help when needed.

Requirements

  • Experience with priming, auto bodywork use of hand-held power tools Required
  • Ability to read and write and understand SDS materials Required
  • Must have good color vision Required
  • Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace Required
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills Required
  • Requires flexibility with schedule including break times as well as working extended hours, weekends, and holidays Required
  • Ability to manage priorities and strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills Required
  • Ability to drive both automatic and straight shift vehicles Required
  • Must be able to work with minimal supervision, work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and have strong interpersonal skills Required
  • Ability to work cross functionally with the ability to conduct positive interaction communication, skills and strengths Required
  • Must have a general knowledge of automobile components Required
  • High School Diploma/G.E.D Required
  • Must hold a valid state-issued driver's license without restrictions Required
  • 2 years of experience in automotive painting and bodywork experience Required
  • OEM Paint Certification in Paint Application Required
  • Automotive or Technical Certification Required
  • Valid Driver's License & Clear MVR Required
  • Drive
  • Lift up to 50 lbs
  • Carry up to 50 lbs
  • Push/pull
  • Bend/stoop
  • Kneel
  • Squat/crouch
  • Sit, stand, walk constantly

Nice To Haves

  • Associates or higher Preferred

Responsibilities

  • Prep Vehicles
  • Inspects body work prior to painting and prep vehicles for paint
  • Applies masking tape over parts and areas that are not to be coated
  • Inspect vehicle damage
  • Buffer
  • Sand
  • Primer
  • Body filler
  • Paint Vehicles to factory standards
  • Check color codes selects toners and mixes paint and performs spray outs of all colors being used
  • Sprays surfaces of vehicles back to factory standards then applies clear coat
  • Use of PPG System
  • Inspect body work prior to painting
  • Mix paint to produce desired color
  • Paint vehicle inside Heated spray booth (temp of 90-160 F)
  • Apply finish using appropriate spray techniques (gun arc, angle, distance, travel speed, and spray pattern overlap) for the finish being applied
  • Tool & Material Maintenance
  • Cleans spraying equipment with solvent
  • Disposal of paint / materials
  • Select and use proper personal safety equipment for surface preparation, spray gun and related equipment operation, paint mixing, matching and application, paint defects, and detailing (glove, suits, hoods, eye and ear protection, etc.); take necessary precautions with hazardous operations and materials according to federal, state, and local regulations
  • Apply two-component finishing filler to minor surface imperfections
  • Inspect, clean, and determine condition of spray guns and related equipment (air hoses, regulators, air lines, air source, spray environment, and fillers)
  • Other duties as assigned

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 100% Company Paid Employee Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
  • 14 paid Company Holidays
  • 80 Hours of Vacation
  • 40+ Hours of Sick
  • 401K w/ GENEROUS Match
  • Eligible Tuition Reimbursement
  • Eligible for Auto Allowance
  • Eligible for Wellness Reimbursement of up to $50.00 Per Month
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