Automotive Body Shop Paint Prepper

Looking for a candidate with immediate availability!

Sheehy Auto Stores is honored to win the 2024 Baltimore Sun, Richmond Times Dispatch, and Washington Post Top Workplaces Award!

Sheehy Auto Stores is one of the country's Top 30 Private Dealer groups representing some of the industry's best brands with over 25 locations. Sheehy Auto Stores prides itself on finding the best team members, both experienced and new to the industry, who have that desire to achieve. If this sounds like you, we want YOU to be part of our team!

Sheehy Auto Stores is seeking a Body Shop Painter to join our team. The ideal candidate will be bright, motivated, and energetic professionals. Our dealership works as a team and strives to be the best for our customers. If you feel your skills would be a valuable asset to our customers, we want to get to know you!

We don't take a "one-size-fits-all" approach regarding our employees' Benefits. Our programs are designed to improve your life at work and at home.

Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Paid Maternity & Paternity after one year of employment

Start earning PTO on your 1st day of employment

Paid Training

Career Advancement

401(K) and profit sharing

Responsibilities

Promote an understanding of and strong dedication to client happiness

Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge sufficient to properly and deftly complete painting assignments

Align with all applicable company and legal requirements controlling vehicle repairs

Accurately evaluate the nature and extent of work described on repair order; notify estimator if portions of work are not necessary or additional materials/work are needed

Plan efficient work procedures using technical manuals and knowledge of surface preparations and painting techniques; arranging to obtain timely delivery of paint and necessary materials

Perform quality paint application within the timeframe and material allowances as well as according to guidelines by efficiently using appropriate/allocated tools

Utilize protective supplies as appropriate to ensure the cleanliness of the vehicle

Operate lifting and moving devices to move materials and equipment and access areas

Responsible for cleaning, sanding, and applying chemical solutions to prepare and condition surfaces prior to painting

Mask and cover surfaces not to be painted; removing accessories such as chrome, mirrors, and windshield wipers

Mix and thin paint or another coating to specified color and consistency according to standard formulas or color charts

Spray specified amount or thickness of primer, protective, decorative, or finish coatings, such as paint, lacquer, sealer, or enamel, onto prepared surfaces

Requirements

Education and experience in paint repair

A high school diploma or the equivalent

Understanding and compliance with safety rules and practices, as well as posted work rules and procedures

A positive outlook with a high-energy personality

Ability to read and comprehend instructions

Ability to exercise good judgment and critical thinking

Valid driver's license and clean driving record

Ability to pass pre-employment background screening, Motor Vehicle Record check, and drug test

Our company maintains a strong policy of equal employment opportunity for all associates. We hire, train, promote, and compensate associates on the basis of personal and professional competence and potential for advancement without regard for race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or citizenship, as well as other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Sheehy Auto Stores is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer