Painter's Helper

Job Summary:

Paint Helper assists a lead painter by performing prep work and cleanup needed to complete refinish repair work on cars, trucks, and other motor vehicles, with a focus on quality, timeliness and safety.

Duties/Responsibilities:

- Assist in planning of refinish work needed according to specifications

- Tape, sand, and prep

- Mixes and matches paint according to specifications

- Utilizing polishing and buffing tools and materials, smooth the surfaces of the products to be painted

- Sanding, masking, unmasking, finish painting, seal and touch up. Must be familiar with paint equipment and must be able to adjust equipment to obtain the desired spray patterns

- Comply with all TCCs safety standards, guidelines and procedures

- Perform other related duties as assigned relating to, but not limited to washing cars, cleaning the shop, etc..

Qualifications

Requirements:

- Exceptional refinish skills.

- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills

- Must comply with all safety requirements, respirator safety and fit test

- Proficient with paint equipment and paint mixing software

- Ability to read service and repair manuals.

- Ability to perform refinish work in a timely fashion

- Ability to read and interpret repair orders

- Must be 18 years or older

Education and Experience:

- I-CAR certified preferred

- 1 year of related experience.

Physical Requirements:

- Must be able to work safely in a noisy area with many odors present.

- Must be able to lift 50 lbs. regularly.

- Must be able to inspect vehicle to determine repairs needed.

- Good vision to inspect repair work.

- Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and inspections.

- Must be able to reach below and above shoulder level