Automotive Painter

Refinish all assigned vehicles to pre-accident condition according to the written repair-order, effectively diagnose and refinish vehicles thoroughly, safely, and profitably in a manner according insurance partner and OEM industry guidelines/standards

Essential Job Duties

• Utilize air sanders, spray guns, sanding blocks, etc. in order to complete quality work
• Manage & control materials cost maximizing usage and inventory
• Prepare color tint to match paint color; Mix paint colors, and ensure all formulations, preparations, top coating and curing meet OEM recommended standards for proper application sequence, timing and materials usage
• Follow all paint manufacturing guidelines
• Spray test panels for each vehicle to ensure color match
• Ensure that all paint operations are complete,
• Adhere to all regulatory compliance guidelines for hazardous waste disposal
• Maintain clean, orderly and organized work area

Skill/Requirements

• Typically has a minimum of 3-5 years of refinishing experience
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have a valid drivers license
• Comply with all safety requirements, respirator safety, and fitment/usage. Maintain compliance to pass required safety mask fit test
• Follow all government regulations including, but not limited to, OSHA and EPA standards
• Ability to effectively communicate with others, oral and written
• Ability to read and understand basic instructions, written estimates and work orders
• Multi-taking; adapts easily to fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

Position is based in a normal shop environment. Frequent physical activity such as kneeling, bending, squatting, stooping, lifting above shoulders is a part of daily activity as well as repetitive tasks involving hand and arm motion and lifting objects over 50 pounds Working environment consists of: Exposure to fumes, chemicals, dust, along with high levels of noise. Burns Collision enforces the Mandatory requirement to wear protective equipment.