Collision Paint Tech

Living Our Values
All associates are guided by Our Values. Our Values are the unifying foundation of our companies. We strive to ensure that every decision we make and every action we take demonstrates Our Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates lasting benefits for all of our associates, shareholders, and the communities in which we live.

Why Join Us?

• Career Growth: Advance your career with opportunities for leadership and personal development.
• Culture of Excellence: Be part of a supportive team that values your input and encourages innovation.
• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that looks after both your professional and personal needs.

Total Rewards
Our Total Rewards package underscores our commitment to recognizing your contributions. We offer a competitive and fair compensation structure that includes base pay and performance-based rewards. Compensation is based on skill set, experience, qualifications, and job-related requirements. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, retirement plans, and generous paid leave. Discover more about what we offer by visiting our Benefits page.

A Day In The Life
A Collision Paint Technician I, under the leadership of the Operations Manager, Repair Center, is responsible for refinishing damaged auto parts and bodies of vehicles in accordance with Original Equipment (OE) Factory and related Toyota Technical Information System (TIS) systems quality specifications and time standards. Understand, stay informed of and comply with Federal, State and Local regulations that affect body shop operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know, etc. Will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Company's Values in all interactions with customers, co-workers and vendors.

As a Collision Paint Tech I you will:

• Perform sanding, grinding, masking, surface prep, and cleaning to prepare vehicles for painting
• Mix and adjust paint for proper color match and apply to OE specifications
• Operate hand and power tools safely and effectively
• Follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE (respirator, gloves, safety glasses, boots, etc.)
• Meet quality and productivity standards
• Be a dependable part of a team that values craftsmanship and collaboration

What We Need From You

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and
• 1-3 years related experience as a collision paint technician with sheet metal and interior collision repair experience required.
• Ability to prep, paint parts and buff defects and perform quality checks
• Experience with refinishing/refinishing preparation, plastic repair and priming
• Ability to read and follow instructions on repair/estimate orders.
• Knowledge of Toyota TIS a plus
• DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Required
• ASE Certifications in auto body repair, painting and estimating Preferred
• Painting and Refinishing Certification for Collision Repair Preferred
• Structural Analysis and Damage Repair Certification for Collision Repair Preferred
• Certificate from Vocational School in Collision Preferred
• Color Matching Color Matching is when pigments are combined to achieve a specified color in a specific polymer. Preferred

Physical Requirements
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly and repeatedly required to talk; hear; stand; walk; stoop; kneel/squat, climb, use hands and fingers, to handle, grip/squeeze and/or feel; push/pull and reach with hands and arms. The associate will be frequently required to balance; crouch, or crawl; reach over-head and taste or smell. The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, night vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Extreme cold - Frequently
• Extreme heat - Frequently
• Humidity - Frequently
• Wet - Occasionally
• Noise - Frequently
• Hazards - Occasionally
• Temperature Change - Constantly
• Atmospheric Conditions - Frequently
• Vibration - Occasionally

Travel Requirements

• 10% Minimal travel is required for this position (up to 10% of the time and on a domestic basis).

Join Us
The Friedkin Group and its affiliates are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us at TalentAcquisition@friedkin.com. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

We are seeking candidates legally authorized to work in the United States, without Sponsorship.

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