Collision Refinish Technician - OTR Garage, LLC
Dallas, TX
About the Job
What you'll do:
Refinish Technicians prepare and apply paint to repaired vehicles, restoring them to pre-collision condition in accordance with industry standards and factory specifications. You are responsible to perform quality work in a timely matter.
Our refinish technicians are industry leaders and master painters who possess the ability to teach, mentor and lead a small team, including apprentice / prep technicians.
Responsibilities:
Works and communicates with others on vehicle repair status.
Leads the paint team to keep vehicle on track for scheduled delivery time.
Directs the work of an apprentice in the performance of tasks when needed, i.e., unusual problems or questions and explains procedures to assistant.
Performs all refinish work according to required specifications
Select paint according to company requirements.
Match colors of paint following specified color charts.
Responsible for communicating vehicles stage in paint process.
Monitor painting operations to identify flaws, such as blisters or streaks and correct their causes.
Mix paints to match color specifications or vehicles' original colors, stir and thin the paints using spatulas or power mixing equipment.
Follows OEM standards for blending formulas, top coat application and curing.
Apply designs, lettering or other identifying decorative items to finished products, using paint brushes or paint sprayers.
Verify paint consistency.
Lay out logos, symbols, or designs on painted surfaces, according to blueprint specifications, using measuring instruments, stencils, or patterns.
Operates a variety of specialty tools and equipment
Participates in all required safety meetings.
Files, grinds, and sands surfaces, using power tools and hand tools, to prepare for paint process
Requirements:
Ability to read and interpret OEM repair procedure and service information.
Certification in paint procedures
I-CAR certification preferred
Skill in analyzing and interpreting data.
Ability to supervise and mentor personnel.
Must be able to pass thorough background check.
Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time and be able to walk, bend, push/pull, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch frequently
Must be able to lift 50 pounds
