Painter
TAG Auto Group•Schererville, IN
•Onsite
About The Position
The painter performs skilled work in preparing metal, plastic and other surfaces on automotive equipment for painting and in applying base coat and clear coat. This position description is intended to be dynamic and subject to change. Position requirements and essential functions may be altered from time to time based upon the needs of the organization and department. This position may be required to execute special projects or other related duties on occasion.
Requirements
- Minimum of 4-6 years of experience working in auto body painting
- Thorough knowledge of the proper methods of preparing automotive equipment for painting
- Talent and skill in the use of spray guns and other auto painting equipment with the ability to mix and match paints
- Possession of good eyesight and color perception
- Past experience and knowledge of the proper methods of caring for and maintaining spray guns and other auto painting equipment and materials
- Demonstration of safety precautions required in performing the work in this position
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Strength to perform average lifting up to 35 pounds and occasionally over 70 pounds
- Demonstrated agility, equilibrium and coordination as required when climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling and balancing under precarious conditions
- Strong arm, hand and finger dexterity with demonstrated physical capacity to reach, handle, finger and feel
- Comfortable working in a fast-past, production oriented environment
Responsibilities
- Responsible for proper preparation of surfaces and application of painting materials to a variety of exterior surfaces
- Masking glass, trim, and other parts not to be painted
- Cleaning, sanding and preparing surfaces for painting
- Applying primer, base coats and clear coat using waterborne or solvent base paint systems
- Painting automotive accessories
- Assisting with body work required to prepare motor vehicles for painting
- Working with unpleasant or toxic fumes and materials wearing protective and safety equipment
- Mixing and matching paints
- Buffing/sanding finished products as needed
- Cleans and maintains spray guns and other painting equipment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
