Paint Technician Helper - Honda

Paint Technician Helper

Experienced autobody paint/prepper needed for preparing cars for paintwork. Typical duties include sanding vehicles, taping and edging vehicles and cleaning cars before the paint process begins. Prepare cars for refinish sanding, buffing, polish, and masking. Use of hand and electric tools. Use of hand and electric tools, helping the painter, when necessary. Light cut as well if necessary.

Essential Functions

• Prepare vehicles for painting – masking, sanding, primer application etc.
• Remove rust and other debris from surfaces to be painted
• Use various tools to prepare surfaces for painting
• Mix paint to the right color and consistency
• Apply primer and finish coats using spray guns and rub down surfaces between coats
• Touch up paintwork and apply polish to vehicles
• Remove masking paper, waxing and polishing finished paintwork
• Maintain all paint preparation equipment and tools
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures

Qualifications

High school graduate preferred. Must have a valid state driver's license. Technical knowledge and experience preferred. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Intermediate user of Excel, Word and Outlook. Advanced knowledge of PowerPoint or equivalent. Must have a solid background in proper diagnostic procedures. Must be self-motivated and a self-starter. Ability to work well with internal and external customers.

Must be able to accomplish all requirements with minimal supervision.

Typical Physical Activity

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must have the ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds from floor to chest; reach and use the arms with a full range of motion; endure prolonged standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and squatting while performing mechanical operations; exert push and pull forces with the arms in order to use various wrenches and tools;

endure prolonged forward and overhead arm positions while performing mechanical operations; use hands to grasp hand tools and parts and climb onto and operate equipment.

Typical Environmental Conditions

Employees regularly work indoors around moving mechanical parts. May be exposed to weather extremes when working outside in conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity. Noise levels may be loud osure to small quantities of chemicals, dust, steam, high-pressure water, and high-speed rotating equipment. Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment. Required to perform work in cramped spaces and/or high places.

The Paint Technician must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others.