Experienced Painter

Mac Haik Enterprises•League City, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Painter refinishes and paints damaged vehicle body parts and vehicle bodies in accordance with factory and dealership quality specifications and time standards. The role requires maintaining the technical knowledge and skills needed to paint vehicles efficiently and accurately. The Painter prepares, treats, primes, refinishes, paints, and inspects vehicle surfaces; maintains painting equipment and tools; follows safety and hazardous-material regulations; and helps ensure customer vehicles are handled appropriately. The position may supervise a painter helper if assigned, participates in training, and follows dealership standards for customer service, ethical conduct, and reliable attendance.

Requirements

Previous body shop painting experience.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Successful completion of pre-employment screening.
Authorization to work in the USA.

Nice To Haves

I-CAR experience preferred.
Toyota certification is a plus.
A minimum of 3 years of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare, prime, treat, refinish, and paint vehicle surfaces and bodies according to dealership and manufacturer specifications.
Prepare surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, scraping, or washing and removing rust, metal, grease, and dirt.
Treat surfaces to promote paint adhesion and mask or cover areas that are not to be painted.
Activate paint according to supplier recommendations and apply primers and multiple top coats in the prescribed sequence.
Apply paint and other coatings using brushes, rollers, spray guns, and other devices; remove old paint and smooth surfaces as needed.
Apply primers, sealers, basecoats, and clear coats to match OEM finish gloss and texture.
Inspect painted vehicles for workmanship defects, including runs, sags, and unpainted areas, and maintain high workmanship standards.
Clean and maintain spray equipment, tools, and other equipment; account for dealership-owned tools.
Wear and maintain required personal protective equipment, including a respirator, as directed by the equipment manufacturer.
Comply with regulations governing paint, thinners, and other hazardous materials.
Supervise a painter helper, if assigned.
Keep customer vehicles clean and drive them only for business purposes.
Participate in painter training and attend factory-sponsored classes.
Meet customer service standards, including achieving above-district CSI scores.
Follow safety protocols, report improperly working shop equipment, and immediately report safety incidents.
Understand and comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including hazardous-waste disposal and OSHA right-to-know requirements.
Safeguard dealership assets and customer data.
Complete required training assigned through the company training portal.
Maintain a consistent and reliable work schedule.
Demonstrate ethical business practices and integrity in all interactions.
Perform other duties as assigned.