Paint & Body Tech

Silver Eagle Distributors Houston, LLC • Houston, TX

2d

About The Position

Position Summary: Repairs, refurbishes, paints and decals Company trucks, trailer, cars, forklifts as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 3+ years of paint and body repair experience
• Demonstrated mechanical and technical aptitude is a plus
• Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License and driving record within MVR policy guidelines
• Must supply automotive hand tools (not including heavy duty or diagnostic tools)
• Experience with HVLP paint procedures

Nice To Haves

• Automotive/Mechanical Trade or Vocational certification preferred
• Some fabrication and welding ability preferred

Responsibilities

• Trouble shoots, repairs, replaces or ensures the repair of paint/body damage
• Diagnoses paint/body damage, determines supplies needed and orders through the parts room
• Paints or ensures the painting of all Company forklifts
• Repairs, refurbishes, or ensures the repair/refurbishment (by welding) of aluminum/steel floors/bumpers, mud flap brackets, brazings and other parts on trucks, trailer, forklifts, tow motors, golf cart trailers as needed
• In preparation for painting: Performs or ensures the performance of blocking, sanding and feathering. Ensures all cracks are welded, vehicle is cleaned with air hose, tape is used as needed, and vehicle is wiped down
• Prepares or ensures the preparation of vehicles for body shop
• Repairs or ensures the repair of all items not meeting DOT requirements; informs supervisor if not immediately repairable
• Assists Lead Paint & Body Technician in the preparation of preplanned 40-hour schedules for Paint/Body Repair Technicians
• Strictly enforces and adheres to strict safe working practices, Company policies, rules, regulations, corrects obvious hazards immediately or reports to supervisor if not immediately correctable
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees