Painter III

Apply sub-coatings and finish coatings to all metal components and finished products.  Fulfill all painting requirements, including parts painting, to complete vehicle paint in both solid and metallic colors.  Mix all products according to specifications.  Check all painted materials for proper surface condition and proper paint preparations, and repair as required.

Responsibilities:

• Mix coatings with thinner and catalyst to correct the mixture using the color mixture equipment
• Apply coating with all types of spray equipment to meet coverage and gloss standards
• Correct errors in the application of all types of coating
• Paint the parts and understand the acceptable quality of finish
• Clean and inspect before painting
• Follow all procedures for quality lasting paint finish
• Mix and spray all products used
• Maintain spray equipment to meet operational standards and follow the hazardous waste disposal program and the fire prevention program
• Ensure that hazardous waste that is handled is placed in proper containers
• Train other painters both in production and quality
• Retain information taught about chemicals and related items, and proper usage of the same
• Ensure cleaning, detailing, and decaling tasks are completed per instruction
• Function with a minimal amount of supervision
• Close attention to detail
• Meet standards of safety and 5S
• Promote the use and applications of Lean Manufacturing continuous improvement tools as part of the culture
• Be compliant with the rules of conduct and attendance per the company handbook
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

Requirements (education, experience, travel, physical, work environment):

• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and verbally communicate simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English
• Ability to run dual-action sanders, grinders, and miscellaneous hand tools
• Ability to spray primers with an air paint system
• Able to read and interpret shop orders to determine the color required
• Able to determine the proper surface condition for acceptance of paint and prepare it if required
• Must have full knowledge of quality requirements for a product's acceptable finish paint
• Must be able to spray the entire vehicle body with the acceptable quality level
• Must have general knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards
• Ability to read and use linear and other measuring devices
• Able to consistently apply automotive coating to an acceptable level
• Ability to perform all operations within acceptable quality and time standards

Education and Experience:

Painter II

• 5+ years of experience in automotive paint application
• Familiar with all aspects of paint blending, repair, and application of automotive coating, as well as the proper usage of products

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions.

While performing the duties of this job:

• The employee is regularly required to stand or walk; use hands to finger; handle or feel objects; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Ability to stand at a workstation for 10 hours a day
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40#’s
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• Ability to work with arms above the head.
• Ability to work in noisy and dusty conditions.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.  The employee is frequently exposed to fumes, airborne particles, and vibration.  The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.

Production Floor

Paint Booth

Personal Protective Equipment Recommended and/or Required on Production Floor:

• Safety Glasses
• Earplugs
• Work gloves when needed
• Protective Coveralls
• Respirator
• Hard hat

The pay scale for newly hired employees in this position at this location in California is between $28.27 - $38.80.  This is based on meeting all of the requirements of the role. The base pay offered for the role may vary depending on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  We are proud to offer competitive benefits in addition to competitive pay. Our pay for performance philosophy allows top performers to earn more based on their continued success.

This information is provided per California Law.  Base pay information is based on market location and may differ in other locations.