Automotive Painters Assistant

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Mercedes Benz of West Chester OH, A Hudson Automotive Company, is now hiring for an Automotive Painters Assistant.

Are you a team player and customer-focused? Are you reliable and hardworking? Are you looking for a career with a growing organization and opportunities for advancement? If so, we want to speak with YOU!

We are Growing! Hudson Automotive Group, founded in 1948, is a third-generation, family owned & operated business proudly serving customers with all their automotive needs. Hudson Automotive has grown from a single location in Providence, KY to a multistate, multi-franchise organization with over 50 dealerships and more than 4,000 employees throughout 8 States concentrated in the Southeast.

We offer a Brand New State of the Art working environment with the latest equipment, industry-leading pay, and benefits plus great opportunities for career advancement. We are doing big things and would love for you to join in.

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• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Paid Vacation/Holidays, Accruing Yearly PTO
• Employee development through training and advancement opportunities
• Employee discounts on products & services
• Balanced work schedule

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

• Complete all paint preparation processes for vehicles according to factory specification and by following the written repair order at the direction of the supervising Paint Technician.
• Assist Paint Technician in by preparing panels to determine paint blend needs and assist in sanding and buffing to ensure the paint finish meets quality standards.
• Assist workflow to keep all vehicles on schedule for on-time delivery.
• Follow all required safety guidelines and proper use of 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 maintain a clean and organized workspace.
• Utilize all necessary tools such as air sanders, spray guns, sanding blocks, etc. in order to complete quality work.
• Review repair orders to ensure all operations listed have been completed and verify the panel/parts to be painted.
• Clean, wax, polish and refurbish vehicles.
• Ensure 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.
• Perform other related duties as assigned including, but not limited to washing cars, cleaning the shop, assisting other teammates, etc.

• Must work well as part of a team and effectively communicate with others.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• HS diploma or GED. Auto Body Vo-Tech certificate or commensurate experience strongly preferred.
• Adapt easily to fast-paced environment.
• Must have a Valid Drivers License.

Our dealerships have been repeatedly recognized for outstanding customer service and have received Toyota’s President's Award, Nissan’s Global Award, Ford’s President's Award and the Honda President’s Award for their dedication to excellence. In 2019, Hudson Automotive was voted Best Places to Work in South Carolina.

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.