RV Body/Paint Shop Technician

Blue Compass RV Fort Myers•Fort Myers, FL

96d•$20 - $40

About The Position

Blue Compass RV is hiring Body/Paint Shop Technicians to perform high-quality collision repair and painting on recreational vehicles. The role involves repairing damaged RV body panels through replacement, repair, fabrication, and painting, with occasional window and windshield replacement. Technicians may also be trained to perform other RV repairs between collision jobs. Repairs and maintenance must follow factory and dealership specifications and time standards, with the goal of delivering an excellent customer experience. Work efficiency may affect pay.

Requirements

Previous experience in custom vehicle, automotive, or RV painting, or metal/body work.
Ability to prepare, refinish, and color match surfaces.
Experience applying base-coat/clear-coat paint systems.
Experience with fades, pearls, and stripes.
Ability to complete work to a high-quality standard.
Ability to repair materials including fiberglass, aluminum, steel, and composites.
Ability to spray both single-stage and base-coat/clear-coat paint systems.

Nice To Haves

Fiberglass repair and finishing.
Metal replacement.
RV collision repair.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair recreational vehicle equipment and structures, and determine appropriate repair products.
Track parts and materials used in repair and replacement work.
Keep the supervisor informed of work progress and ensure completed work is inspected by a supervisor or designee.
Perform troubleshooting appropriate to skill level.
Remove vehicle trim to access the body.
Fill depressions with body filler and complete quality repairs.
Remove damaged parts using power tools and a cutting torch.
Bolt or weld replacement parts into position using power tools and welding equipment.
File, grind, and sand repaired surfaces using power tools and hand tools.
Replace and properly align panel bolts.
Perform cosmetic repairs and major painting repairs.
Use specialized equipment to restore damaged metal frames and body sections to original specifications.
Develop appropriate and efficient methods for each job.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

Continued education and paid certification through training programs.
Opportunity for future career growth.
Paid mentorship program.
Medical, dental, vision, disability, flexible spending accounts, and life insurance.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Employee assistance program.
Pet insurance.
Referral program.
Five-day work weeks.
Legal coverage.
401(k).