Body Shop Painter - Shreveport Port Team

Glovis•Shreveport, LA

13h•Onsite

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