620 Rivian Mfg IL-Nor Ops Technician 1

Formel D USA•Normal, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Formel D is hiring Paint Technicians for our Normal, Il location! Technicians will clean up and repair small paint defects and dirt inclusions on finished vehicles. Position requires knowledge and use of normal hand tools associated with automotive painting (sanders, spray guns, sanders, buffers, etc.) This is a full-time position that will be responsible for working inside various OEM and Tier 1 manufacturing facilities on a project-by-project basis. Travel expenses and per diem provided.

Requirements

Extensive experience with air paint repair tools and hand tools required
Certificate of completion from automotive painting program or equivalent experience
Ability to effectively communicate with client and all levels of your organization.

Nice To Haves

Auto painting and spot repair PPG paints and 2K clearcoats: 3 years (Preferred)
Auto-body repair: 1 year (Preferred)
ICAR Certification (Preferred)
BASF Certification (Preferred)
Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (Preferred)
Vehicle sanding, primer, top coat and clear coat application: 3 years (Preferred)
Mix & apply primer, top coat & clear coat finishes: 3 years (Preferred)
Experience in working on a commission/contractor basis is a plus, but not necessary.

Responsibilities

Spot panel blend and clear blending
Bumper and painting
Paint touch-up and chip repair
Perform minor cosmetic repairs and body damage repair
Perform paint retouching, post-paint finishing
Must be a paint spot repair master
Must be able to use air buffer to blend spot repairs in areas as needed
Complete/assist in minor disassembly of vehicle when required (i.e. door, bumpers, etc)