Auto Painter Helper

Full Job Description

Service Center

San Leandro - Teagarden St

Job Summary

Responsible for preparing all assigned vehicles for the refinishing and reassembly processes and support Paint Technicians in paint jobs as required

Essential Job Duties

• Complete all paint preparation processes for vehicles according to factory specification including the direction of the mentoring Paint Technician and by following the written repair order
• Assist Paint Technician in pre-op by preparing spray-out panels to determine blend needs and assist in sanding and buffing to ensure the paint finish meets quality standards
• Actively participate in morning board meetings by knowing the status of assigned vehicles and assisting in problem solving to keep all vehicles on schedule for on-time delivery
• Consistently participate in monthly safety meetings and utilizes all required safety equipment and follow proper refinishing procedures in compliance with OSHA guidelines.
• Adhere to all requirements for hazardous waste disposal
• Follow vendor procedures to maintain all tools and equipment, including maintenance of paint booth and booth filters and maintains a clean and organized work space
• Utilize air sanders, spray guns, sanding blocks, etc. in order to complete quality work
• Review estimate to ensure all operations listed have been completed and verify the panel/parts to be painted
• Clean, wax, polish and refurbish vehicles
• Verify repaired areas are finished to Caliber standards
• Identify all areas of the repair that may require additional corrosion protection (hidden welds, etc.)
• Strict adherence to the “Principles of Downdraft Technology”
• Insure that all paint operations are complete, all masking is removed, and all prior paint-related disassembly has been reassembled prior to returning the vehicle to the body technician
• Compliance to all Caliber safety rules, guidelines and standards
• Perform other related duties as assigned including, but not limited to washing cars, cleaning the shop, assisting other teammates, etc.

Skill/Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• HS diploma or GED. Auto Body Vo-Tech certificate strongly preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate with others
• Ability to read and understand basic instructions, written estimates and work orders
• Multi-tasking; adapt easily to fast-paced environment