Body Shop Painter - East Texas Mack Sales, LLC : Job Details

At East Texas Mack, we strive to make every customer a customer for life. Happy employees make happy clients, and we reward individuals who are ready to work hard and stay motivated. Every employee is absolutely critical to its success. Our promise is to keep delivering the same award winning service and value that our community has come to expect from us through the years. We are currently looking for a Body Shop Painter to join our team! Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k with Match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Training
• Company Holidays

Responsibilities

• Promote an understanding of and strong dedication to client happiness
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge sufficient to properly and deftly complete painting assignments
• Align with all applicable company and legal requirements controlling vehicle repairs
• Accurately evaluate nature and extent of work described on repair order; notifying estimator if portions of work are not necessary or additional materials/work are needed
• Plan efficient work procedures using technical manuals and knowledge of surface preparations and painting techniques; arranging to obtain timely delivery of paint and necessary materials
• Perform quality paint application within timeframe and material allowances as well as according to guidelines by efficiently using appropriate/allocated tools
• Utilize protective supplies as appropriate to ensure cleanliness of vehicle
• Operate lifting and moving devices to move materials and equipment and access areas
• Responsible for cleaning, sanding, and applying chemical solutions to prepare and condition surfaces prior to painting
• Mask and cover surfaces not to be painted; removing accessories such as chrome, mirrors and windshield wipers
• Mix and thin paint or other coating to specified color and consistency according to standard formulas or color charts
• Spray specified amount or thickness of primer, protective, decorative, or finish coatings, such as paint, lacquer, sealer, or enamel, onto prepared surfaces

Qualifications

• Education and/or experience in paint repair
• A high school diploma or the equivalent
• Understanding and compliance with safety rules and practices as well as posted work rules and procedures
• Positive outlook with a high-energy personality
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions
• Ability to exercise good judgment and critical thinking
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.