
Painter/Finisher - Multiple Shifts
- Salem, VA
- $25.00-28.00 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Sprays surfaces of, manufactured products, or producat area with protective or decorative material, such as primer, paint, enamel, using spray gun: Cleans grease and dirt from product, using materials, such as lacquer thinner, soap, and water.
- Applies masking tape over parts and areas that are not to be coated.
- May manually manipulate parts into the proper carrier/hanger to provide for proper spraying/drying
- Sands/preps the primer surface to include removing defects and to fill cavities and dents with body filler and putty to attain smooth surface.
- Selects and mixes coating liquid to produce desired color, according to specifications, using paddle or mechanical mixer.
- Pours coating liquid into spray container and connects gun to air hose.
- Turns sprayer valves and nozzle to regulate width and pressure of spray according to knowledge of painting technique.
- Pulls trigger and directs spray onto work surface to apply prime or finish coat.
- Cleans spraying equipment and brushes with solvent.
- Capable of doing spot repair on parts, using blending clear to cut in edges.
- Wet sand small defects and buff paint back to original shine.
- Experience in automotive paint and body repair.
- Experience in paint surfaces, paint sprayers, and paint booths preferred.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal/written).
- Excellent visual acuity to identify flaws in Class A painted surfaces.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Certifications from apprentice or training programs preferred.
- Competitive pay and generous benefits package along with the opportunity to be a part of a strong team and growing one’s career
- Salary range is $25-$28/hour. Specific salary is commensurate with experience and factors such as relevant experience, education, certifications and licenses, skills, and training.
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance options from day one
- Generous and flexible paid time off
- 401(K) match, fully vested
- Company provided life insurance, short term and long-term disability insurances, employee assistance program
- Variety of automobile purchase discounts (Stellantis (FCA), BMW, Ford, GM, Subaru-many others)
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development
- Exposed to hazardous conditions such as dust, fumes, and spray - respirators are required.
- Manufacturing environment, heat and cold conditions may be extreme at times based on weather.
- Considered medium to heavy work physically.
1 years: Experience in automotive paint and body repair.