Body Shop Painter

4 months ago


Palatine, United States Northwest Freightliner Full time

Be the leader you were meant to be. Join a company that values your skills and is ready to help you get to new heights, but also respects your personal time. Join Northwest Freightliner, a family-owned transportation company that’s been putting their employees’ growth at the forefront for over 40 years.

Northwest Freightliner is looking for a Body Shop Painter who is passionate about their work and ready to learn and grow. If you’re looking for an opportunity to enhance your knowledge and your wages, this is the career for you This career is perfect for someone who is detail oriented, has great leadership skills.

We are willing to train someone who has a positive attitude, great ambition, and a background in auto body painting as well.

This is a career that offers competitive compensation and benefits that include medical, dental, vision, life, STD/LTD, vacation and holiday pay, and 401(k).
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law._
- **Job Requirements**:_
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- **_3 yrs body shop experience required
- In-depth knowledge of truck body parts
- Experience using oxygen/acetylene equipment (cutting, heating, bending, fabricating equipment during repair) as well as precision measurement instruments
- Ability to safely operate vehicles equipped with manual and automatic transmission
- Ability to frequently lift components weighing approximately 65 pounds with appropriate equipment and/or assistance from another person
- Basic computer skills
- CDL Driver's license preferred, or the ability to obtain one
- Knowledge of paint mixing
- Ability to perform fiberglass repairs
- Ability to write up body damage estimates

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

**Education**:

- High school or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Painting: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person