Painting Supervisor

Job Description

Job Overview

This position is responsible for formulating and applying properly mixed and dispensed automotive refinish materials to vehicle surfaces and sub-assemblies, using spray-painting equipment, power tools and other related equipment.

Duties

Inspect vehicle to be painted for proper body repair, prepping and/or masking and notify manager when imperfections are found before applying any refinish coatings.

Assure all refinish products are properly formulated to meet color match and finish texture expectations, utilizing all tools and techniques provided by paint suppliers technical support system (i.e., color match system, etc.).

Mix only the amount of refinish products (primer, base and clear) required to cover repair/refinish area and limit waste, using paint suppliers “mix-management system”.

Apply refinish coatings, using only approved, provided spray equipment set at recommended pressure. Apply automotive refinish coatings in designated, properly vented application area as directed by management.

Assure paint area (i.e., booth, prep station, etc.) and paint mix/storage rooms are clean, and all refinish products are stored as directed. Clean and maintain all paint formulation and spray application equipment (i.e., paint guns, mixing system, computer equipment, etc.) in proper working order, as directed by management.

Update all paint supplier color, technical data and MSDS material as received. Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such. Actively participate in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.

Follow proper prep / degreasing methods & follow correct sanding grit steps.

Strong focus on color accuracy and overall look of paint product.

Self-diagnose issues and able to solve application paint methods.

Must be able to paint with water base paint.

Knowledgeable in color adjustment.

Embrace 5 S in mix room, paint booth and shop areas.

Perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor, i.e., provide technical assistance and train new employees, manage paint inventory to meet production, etc.

Able to supervise a team of painters.

Supervise team for hourly work, attendance and day to day operation.

Other duties as assigned.

Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent.

3 years minimum automotive painting experience.

2 years supervision experience

1 year of technical training preferred.

Full-time