PAINT TECHNICIAN - Jim Ellis Collision Center

Come join one of the largest privately-owned family of dealerships in Georgia at Jim Ellis Automotive Group, where you can always expect the best!

We have a hands-on management team to help you grow & succeed all while earning the pay you deserve. Keep reading to see how you can join our team as an Automotive Body Technician today!  

What Jim Ellis Can Offer You:

• High Flat Rate (or hourly) based on experience and certifications
• Weekly Pay Checks: $15 - $40 per hour + Bonuses (based on experience)
• Employee discounts on products, services, and vehicle purchases
• Free set of tools for entry-levels techs (must complete Tech Trainee Program at JEU)
• Closed on Sundays + 6 Employer-Paid Holidays + Paid Time Off
• Uniform and Laundry Allowance
• Employee Referral Program of up to $500 per referral
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k 
• Provided lunch on Saturdays
• Career advancement opportunities and promotions from within
• Highly competitive pay and productive shop
• Paid Training
• Long-term and Short-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• $10,000 company-paid life insurance for full-time employees (additional coverage available)
• Continued Education with Dale Carnegie and DeVry University

Your Responsibilities & Essential Job Duties:

• Masks and protects parts that are not to be painted or coated

• Mixes paint according to specifications
• Selects and mixes coating liquid to produce desired color
• Inspect painted units for quality of workmanship, noting any runs, sags, and unpainted areas
• Maintains and wears all required safety and health personal protective equipment, including respirator, in the manner recommended by the equipment manufacturer
• Comply with all laws and regulations pertaining to paint, thinners, and other hazardous materials
• Cooperates and assists other personnel in the repair and prepping of vehicles
• Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state, and local regulations that affect body shop operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know, etc.
• Report any deviations to management
• Keeps work area clean

Job Requirements & Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Must be authorized to work in the US
• Must have a valid Driver’s License
• Minimum of 18 years of age to be able to drive for the company
• Basic communication and problem solving skills and basic mathematical skills using US units of measure
• Repetitive hand and body motion
• Constantly position body and move in order to retrieve cars to and from parking lot
• Exert force to move/manipulate objects (up to 50lbs occasionally, 30lbs frequently, and 10lbs constantly)

Why Choose Jim Ellis?

Jim Ellis Automotive Group is a family-owned and operated company with over 50 years of experience in the automotive industry. Our guiding principle is to be the best automobile retail organization for the franchises we represent in the communities we serve. With the help of our employees, we strive to provide the best quality in the areas of vehicle sales and service for all clients and prospects. With your help, we can continue to enhance our long-standing reputation of fostering a family atmosphere that generates highly-satisfied customers and employees. Selling and servicing vehicles is what we do, but taking care of people is who we are!

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must submit to and pass pre-employment testing to include background check, drug screening and MVR.

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