Automotive Painter

Description

SUMMARY:

This position is primarily responsible for painting surfaces of towing tractors and machine parts, applying knowledge of surface preparation and painting techniques, using spray painting equipment, power tools and work aids by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Knowledge of electro-static gun.
• Moves switches and dials to start flow current and to activate paint spraying equipment, turns valves and observe gauges to set pressure and controls flow of paint to each spray station
• Adjusts thermostat to maintain specific temperature in paint areas
• Cleans sands, and applies chemical solutions to prepare and condition surfaces prior to painting
• Mixes and thins paint or other coating to specified color and consistency according to standard formulas or color charts, using spatula or mixing equipment and viscometer
• Masks and covers surfaces not to be painted. Sprays specified amount or thickness of primer, protective, decorative, or finish coatings, such as paint, lacquer, sealer, or enamel, onto prepared surfaces, using spray equipment
• Strips, sands, masks, and repaints surfaces, and blends and polishes finish to match surrounding areas, manually or using portable power tools
• May apply or retouch paint, using brush. 
• May lay out and paint insignias, symbols, designs, or other markings on painted surfaces, according to blueprints or specifications, using stencils, patterns, measuring instruments, brushes, or spray equipment
• May regulate controls on equipment to cure and dry paint or other coatings
• May operate lifting and moving devices to move materials and equipment and access areas to be painted
• Inspects for Quality the areas painted for runs, sages, and unpainted areas
• Prepares product surfaces for painting
• Moves parts and equipment as needed
• Performs other duties as requested, directed or assigned 

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent judgment and discretion; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously, meet deadlines, and handle work-related stress is required.
• Friendly, courteous, service-oriented, professional, outgoing, and customer service oriented.
• Remain calm and professional in stressful situations.
• Detail oriented while maintaining an extremely positive attitude.
• Must be able to work independently and productively with minimum supervision.
• Recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve routine problems.
• Ability to establish and maintain professional atmosphere for employees, clients and customers

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Use of safety glasses and steel toed shoes required
• One to three years experience as automotive (or equivalent) painter (preferred).