Paint Technician

**TITLE**:Paint Technician

**REPORTS TO**:Production Manager orGeneral Manager

**SALARY STATUS**:Non-exempt (hourly or flagged)

**JOB SUMMARY**

**DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Prioritize daily workload to keep all vehicles on schedule for on-time delivery.
- Performs all refinish procedures according to factory specifications.
- Mix paints to match color specifications or vehicles' original colors using color charts, stir and thin the paints.
- Sand, mask, clean, and prime vehicles prior to painting.
- Works with paint team to keep all vehicles on schedule for on-time delivery.
- Maintain all tools and equipment, keep workspace clean and organized and perform routine maintenance for paint booth and booth filters.
- Utilize all required safety equipment and follow proper refinishing procedures in compliance with OSHA and CARSTAR safety guidelines. Wear and use required safety equipment (respirator, eye and skin protectors), handle and dispose of hazardous waste properly.
- Manage, order, and inventory paint and refinish supplies to meet production needs.
- Maintain acceptable cost per paint labor hour.
- Attend daily release meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.

**EXPERIENCE / SKILL REQUIREMENTS**
- 2-5 years automotive painting and refinishing experience required.
- Automotive paint color matching experience and ability to follow technical support data to meet OEM color match.
- High School diploma/GED required, collision tech graduate preferred.
- I-CAR Gold or ASE refinishing certification required.
- Knowledge of auto manufacturers’ repair/refinishing processes.
- Experience using waterborne basecoat systems preferred.
- History of working independently and in a team environment.
- Highly organized, detail oriented and ability to multi-task.
- Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
- Must be able to work the following days and hours:

- Monday - Friday (8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**

Essential physical requirements include:

- Ability to stoop, bend and kneel, squat, kneel and pulling
- Extended periods of kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping
- Carry and lift heavy objects (up to 50lbs)
- Standing, sitting and walking
- Performing repetitive motions
- Visual acuity for color matching

**WORK ENVIRONMENT**

Exposure to:

- Paint, fumes and particles
- Dirt / Dust
- Chemicals / Toxins
- Varying heat / cold
- Intermittent noise

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $48,000.00-$81,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Work Location: In person