Company Description
Sonic Automotive is a multi-billion dollar Fortune 500 company and one of the largest automotive dealer groups in the country with 100+ dealerships nationwide across 25 brands.
At Town and Country Toyota, a Sonic Automotive family dealership, you'll find the opportunities, resources, and support you need to grow and develop professionally. So read on, and consider a rewarding career with Sonic Automotive, Inc.
Job Description
Summary:
The Collision Painter Helper will assist in preparing, painting, and finishing vehicles, ensuring quality and safety throughout the process while gaining hands-on experience in the body shop environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Operates and uses all body shop equipment properly and safely.
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Removes rust from metal, and grease and dirt from work surfaces.
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Masks and protects parts that are not to be painted or coated.
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Fills cavities and dents with putty to attain a smooth surface.
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Mixes paint and coating liquids according to specifications.
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Prepares surfaces by buffing, polishing, and spraying primer.
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Paints surfaces using sprayers or brushes, ensuring quality and desired color tone.
Qualifications
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Basic knowledge of automotive painting techniques, including the ability to mix paints and apply coatings with sprayers or brushes.
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Strong attention to detail for color matching, surface smoothness, and identifying imperfections to ensure high-quality finishes.
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Ability to properly prep surfaces through buffing, polishing, and applying primer to ensure smooth, ready-to-paint surfaces.
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Familiarity with different paint types, coatings, and tools, including sprayers and safety equipment.
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A genuine interest and enthusiasm for automotive painting, with a focus on long-term development in the painting trade rather than body work.
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All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA.
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All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include: background checks, drug testing, and Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
Additional Information
Compensation (Hourly):
Schedule:
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FULL TIME
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5 days a week
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Sunday off
Benefits:
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Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
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401k plan with company match
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Paid Time Off accrual
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Closed for Thanksgiving day and Christmas day
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Employee discounts on purchasing and leasing cars
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Free and discounted gym membership plans
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Opportunities for career advancement within a Fortune 500 company
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEOC guidelines
