Maintain accurate records, prepare surfaces for painting, and apply paint using various techniques. Follow established procedures and quality standards, and use masking techniques to protect areas that don't require painting. Collaborate with other team members and keep up-to-date with industry trends and advancements.
Requirements
- Maintain accurate records of paint usage, color formulas, and other necessary documentation
- Prepare surfaces of vehicles for painting by cleaning, sanding, and applying primers or fillers as needed
- Apply paint to vehicles using various techniques, including spray guns, brushes, and rollers, ensuring even and smooth coverage
- Follow established painting procedures and quality standards to achieve precise color matching, blending, and finishing
- Maintain and clean painting equipment, including spray guns, paint booths, and mixing machines, to ensure proper functioning and longevity
- Follow safety protocols and use personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure a safe working environment
- Collaborate with other members of the Body Shop team, including technicians and estimators, to ensure efficient workflow and timely completion of projects
- Keep up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in automotive paints, finishes, and application techniques
- Assist in training and mentoring junior auto painters, providing guidance and support as needed
- Monitor inventory levels of paint supplies and materials, and place orders as necessary to maintain adequate stock