Automotive Painter Job Description
Automotive painter
provides instructional sessions on all phases of mechanical work, on all types of road vehicles, both diesel and gasoline, including use and interpretation of test equipment, including test results; front end alignment and wheel balancing; transmission repair; radiator repair; auto air conditioning repair and maintenance; tire repair and maintenance; vehicle body repair and painting; tools to be used, maintenance of tools and equipment, safety procedures to follow.
Automotive Painter Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Fills small dents and scratches with body filler and cleans and prepares surfaces to ensure paint and other finishes will adhere properly
May prepare cost estimates of labor and materials for pending automotive paint jobs
Color blending into adjacent panels for a better color match to existing vehicle paint
Works with potentially hazardous materials so attention to safety and personal protection are essential
Mix and spray paint and primer per work instructions
Clean panels in preparation for painting and priming
Document the materials used in the process to maintain traceability
Management of the collection, disposal, and storage of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes
Maintain spray equipment
Select appropriate paint or mix paints using automated paint mixing equipment
Automotive Painter Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Automotive Painter
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: ASE, ICAR, I-CAR
Education for Automotive Painter
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the automotive painter job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Associate Degree in General Education, Painting, Technical, Automotive, Industrial, Associates, Education, History
Skills for Automotive Painter
Desired skills for automotive painter include:
Automotive repairs and maintenance
Principles and processes involved in supporting automotive body repair functions at an overseas facility
Principles and processes involved in supporting automotive body repair functions
Spray gun components and operating principles
Methods
Paint mixing and painting equipment maintenance
Tools and equipment used in automotive painting
Automotive systems
Tools and repair processes
Commonly-used concepts
Desired experience for automotive painter includes:
Four years of experience with automotive painting
One year certification from college or technical school
In addition to basic hand tools such as air sanders, air ratchet, spray guns, sanding blocks, you must provide the minimum required tools and equipment
Minimum one full year verifiable experience as a painter in a transportation or industrial environment
Must have normal color vision and the ability to lift 40-50 lbs
Candidates for the position must initially take and successfully pass respiratory protection training, obtain and maintain medical clearance to use a NIOSH approved respirator, and be successfully fit tested to all respirators used
Automotive Painter Examples
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Automotive Painter Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for an automotive painter. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for automotive painter
- Otherwise prepare items for application of paint, lacquer or other protective or decorative
- Remove damaged sections of vehicles using metal-cutting guns, air grinders and wrenches, and install replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment
- Cut and tape plastic separating film to outside repair areas in order to avoid damaging surrounding surfaces during repair procedure, and remove tape and wash surfaces after repairs are complete
- Prime and paint repaired surfaces, using paint spray guns and motorized sanders
- Ability to sit, stand, kneel or lay in various positions around military equipment with the intent of surface prepping, sanding, masking, taping, covering over, priming, painting, inspecting and retouching painted areas to completion of the painting task IAW applicable MILSPEC standards
- Must have ability to use various air powered, electric and non-power tools in sitting, standing, and kneeling positions around military equipment
- Properly use, store, account for, and disposal of hazardous materials and waste used and generated in the performance of duties
- Movement of materiel and assets with forklifts and dollies
- Must be able to pass pulmonary function test
- Must meet all medical requirements for the PPE required to operate in the painting facility
Qualifications for automotive painter
- Knowledge should include a basic understanding of and familiarity with Military and DoD standards
- RELOCATION ALLOWANCE OR PER DIEM IS NOT ALLOCATED FOR THIS POSITION
- 3+ years of experience in applying high end automotive finishes
- Experienced with applying water and solvent borne paint systems
- Experienced with applying effect coatings
- An understanding of proper spraying techniques
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Automotive Painter Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking for an automotive painter. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for automotive painter
- Roughens aluminum surfaces with acid solution and steel wool to ensure that paint adheres to the surface, mask and cover portions of surfaces not to be painted, paint vehicle or specified portion of vehicle and may paint insignia, letters or numerals on vehicle surface using stencils
- Performs other duties as assigned to meet organizational/operational objectives
- Job duties and responsibilities may change due to contractual requirements
- Meet minimum standards of safety per assigned department
- Meet minimum standards of 5S
- Smooth surfaces with sandpaper and steel wool
- Roughens aluminum surfaces with acid solution and steel wool to ensure that paint adheres to surface, masks and covers portions of surfaces not to be painted, paints vehicle or specified portion of vehicle and may paint insignia, letters or numerals on vehicle surface using stencils
- May recommend revision to internal maintenance procedures to improve efficiency and ensure quality workmanship within Army regulations
- Must be able recognize and know proper usage of a variety of tools
- Reports to the shift lead or his/her designee
Qualifications for automotive painter
- Shall have required progressive experience in technical training or experience beyond high school
- An understanding of common defects, what causes paint failures and how to correct them
- Experienced in surface preparation and paint finishing (color sanding and finish polishing)
- Ability to work within a schedule and adapt to sudden changes
- Self-starter with the ability to properly manage time
- Required to work flexible hours
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Automotive Painter Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is hiring for an automotive painter. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for automotive painter
- Complete paint application
- Complete minor repairs including sanding and grinding
- Complete paint preparation including color matching and mixing
- Execute standardized work as defined
- Ensure all equipment is maintained, repaired, and cleaned as required
- Ensure proper inventory levels of all personal protective equipment, tools, and chemicals, required to carry out paint process for all Senior Reconditioning Associates
- Interior and exterior detailing, interior repair, inventory and paint preparation functions
- Buffing, Sanding, Taper, Primer, Painting
- This position will require the technician to view and focus on imperfections both up close and at a distance, identify variances in color
- Carry out dent repair, masking, sanding and grinding to ensure sound bodywork
Qualifications for automotive painter
- Works independently with moderate supervision
- High School diploma plus additional related technical school training or one (1) to three (3) years painting experience
- Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent with three (3) years of experience as an Automotive Painter
- Must have journeyman skill level of spray painting techniques and equipment
- Automotive or aircraft production line painting or construction spray painting would be a suitable background
- Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and respirator fit test
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Automotive Painter Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of automotive painter. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for automotive painter
- Determines the methods, techniques, devices and materials that are best suited for the surface finish
- Performs all prep and paint procedures and operations to ensure top quality refinish
- Capable of refinishing to a level consistent to OEM finish without rework (no buffing, no runs, no dirt)
- Capable of disassembly and reassembly procedures
- Spraying approximately 6 (Fully Prepped) RO’s per day (2 Fasias, 1 - six panel jobs, 3 - Two to three panel jobs) in a spot box
- Will be prepping projects for paint by removing grease, dirt, paint, or rust from surfaces
- Remove accessories, such as chrome or mirrors, from vehicles and mask other surfaces with tape or paper to protect them from paint
- Able to paint X-Small to Small-sized parts, possibly even smaller jobs such as satellites
- Select/operate the correct spray gun for the material being applied, and correct paint
- Apply the industrial automotive paint finished on various types of materials
Qualifications for automotive painter
- Prep and paint vehicles to meet and exceed quality standards
- Approach repair planning with a sense of urgency and detail consistently
- Certificate from a vocational school or other recognized source with a major study in auto body repair or related field a plus
- 3 years’ experience in directly relevant work preferred
- In lieu of formal course work, a combination of college credits, ASE Certifications, on-the-job training, other formalized training, or experience may be considered
- Ability to possess and maintain a KBRwyle/ASLAC operators permit to move military equipment in/around the Paint booth and adjoining facilities
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Automotive Painter Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is hiring for an automotive painter. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for automotive painter
- Monitor painting operations to identify flaws and correct their causes
- Finishing processes such as buffing and waxing
- Operate lifting or moving devices to access materials needed or areas to be painted
- Cross-train and assist in other divisions as needed
- Tack off surface to be painted
- Prime and or paint the interior, white roof or black rubrails and warning lights
- Self-inspect to minimize defects
- This is a hands on training position
- Notify Cell Leader when issues arise
- Understanding defects and how to identify them
Qualifications for automotive painter
- PFT and Respirator Fit test may be required
- Must know theory and principles of vehicle paint application
- Must have or be able to obtain site forklift and other licenses/certifications as needed to perform duties
- Must be able to paint a diverse range of vehicles
- Must be able to complete paperwork associated with vehicle repairs
- Must be able to manipulate and use hand tools and hydraulic equipment