Automotive Refinisher

1 week ago

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States CARSTAR Franchising, Inc. Full time
Job Summary

The Paint Technician is responsible for refinishing vehicles using CARSTAR's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure timely delivery of repaired vehicles. Key duties include final sanding, masking, color mixing and tinting, spray booth operations, applying primers, sealers and clear coat, and blending.

Responsibilities
  • Prioritize daily workload to meet on-time delivery targets.
  • Perform all refinish procedures according to factory specifications.
  • Mix paints to match color specifications or vehicles' original colors using color charts, stir and thin the paints.
  • Follow OEM standards for blending formulas, top coat application, and curing.
  • Sand, mask, clean, and prime vehicles prior to painting.
  • Work with the paint team to ensure all vehicles are on schedule for on-time delivery.
  • Maintain all tools and equipment, keep the workspace clean and organized, and perform routine maintenance for the paint booth and booth filters.
  • Utilize required safety equipment and follow proper refinishing procedures in compliance with OSHA and CARSTAR safety guidelines.
  • Manage, order, and inventory paint and refinish supplies to meet production needs.
  • Maintain acceptable cost per paint labor hour.
  • Attend daily release meetings.
Requirements
  • 2-5 years of automotive painting and refinishing experience.
  • Prior refinish experience in sanding, masking, prepping, blending, top coat applications for refinishing vehicles to automotive specification standards.
  • Automotive paint color matching experience and ability to follow technical support data to meet OEM color match.
  • High School diploma/GED required, collision tech graduate preferred.
  • I-CAR Gold or ASE refinishing certification required.
  • Knowledge of auto manufacturers repair/refinishing processes.
  • Experience using waterborne basecoat systems preferred.
  • History of working independently and in a team environment.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and ability to multi-task.
  • Valid driver's license and insurable driving record.
Work Environment

Exposure to paint, fumes, and particles, dirt/dust, chemicals/toxins, varying heat/cold, and intermittent noise.

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