Body Paint Technician

Posted on Sep 14, 2024 by Model1 Commercial Vehicles, Inc.
Chino, CA
Automotive
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

Pay Range: $21-24/hour

Come grow with us by joining our team as a Body Paint Technician!  In this role, you will play a critical role for the company and will work alongside other professionals within the team and other departments. You will perform body repair and maintenance on vehicles and paint completed products with an automotive finish.  The position must have the ability to paint an automotive finish on cars, trucks, buses, fire trucks etc.  Familiarity with paint equipment.  Clean, degrease and primer both component parts and finished product.  Clean and maintain all paint equipment.  Maintain a high-quality paint standard throughout. Be able to repair body damage which includes fixing dents, wiping, and sanding Bondo, repairing fiberglass panels, and replacing parts, etc.

Who is Model 1, formerly known as Creative Bus Sales?

Since we got our start in 1980, Model 1 Commercial Vehicles has grown to become the nation’s largest dealership, representing more than 20 top manufacturers across the U.S. And we did it all by listening to and investing in customers like you.  Customers who want more than a dealer. Customers who want a partner in creative solutions to the challenges you face today, and visionary thinking for what’s next.

It’s the strength of our relationships – both with customers and manufacturers – that allows us to keep a finger on the pulse of what you need and what’s possible to not just source but create together. Whether it’s custom-built vehicles or alternative fuel and electric vehicle (EV) options, you’ll have a partner from challenge all the way through solution and beyond.

Our Core Values: At Model 1, we are committed to living our core values:

Solving Problems: Trust what you know.  Work together to find solutions.  See every angle and figure it out.

Setting the Tone: Establish the mood that puts others at ease.  Be the person that you’d want to interact with – approachable and transparent.

Drive Forward: Keep your eyes up to see what’s ahead.  Imagine better methods.  Seize opportunities.  Move the business and the market, meaningfully.

Find Balance: Match your energy at work to your energy with family, friends, and community.  Decide and align your priorities.  Pour into yourself and those around you.

Own It: Take the extra step.  Fix issues when they come up.  Care from start to finish.  Do the right thing, every time.

What You Will Gain

Competitive benefits including health insurance, paid holidays, and vacation pay

Continuous training to provide you the opportunity to develop your full potential and be a true business partner

Access to an expansive network of mentors and networking opportunities

Top quality technology to assist in your daily responsibilities to allow for more efficiencies to deliver outstanding customer service

Responsibilities:

Below is an overview of the duties and responsibilities you would take on in this role:

Inspect vehicles for structural damage

Remove damaged body parts and realign frames and chassis to repair structural damage

Hammer out or patch dents, dimples, and other minor body damage

Fit, attach, and weld replacement parts into place

Document time spent on each job each day

Demonstrate behavior consistent with the Company’s Vision, Mission, and Values in all interactions with customers, co-workers, and suppliers

Sprays surfaces of machines, manufactured products, or working area with protective or decorative material, such as paint, enamel, glaze, gelcoat, or lacquer, using spray gun:  Cleans grease and dirt from product, using material such as lacquer thinner, turpentine, soap, and water

Applies masking tape over parts and areas that are not to be coated

Fills cavities and dents with putty to attain smooth surface

Selects and mixes coating liquid to produce desired color, according to specifications, using paddle or mechanical mixer

Select appropriate paint or mix paints using automated paint mixing equipment

Tend or operate equipment to clean, wash, strip, sand, remove corrosion, fill dents, or otherwise prepare items for application of paint, lacquer or other protective or decorative coatings

Tend or operate automated spray paint, dip or flow coating equipment or other mechanized painting or product coating application equipment

Operate hand-held spray guns to spray paint or coat stationary items

Paint small items and apply touch-ups using paint brushes

Clean and maintain painting and coating ventilation, compressed air, and personal protective equipment

May prepare and apply stencils computer generated decals, or other decorative items on finished products

Maintain work area in clean and safe condition

Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety standards

All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in body and paint work. 

Mechanical Aptitude

Physical strength and stamina

Physical Requirements

May be required to do frequent kneeling, stooping, squatting, crawling, and climbing to perform multiple tasks of position.

Must have good manual dexterity

Must be able to paint on feet for up to 8 hours a day

Must have the ability to push, pull or lift up to 50 lbs.

Company retains the sole discretion to change the duties of the position at any time. 

Pay Range:

$21.00-$24.00

Reference: 199212867

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Body Paint Technician

Posted on Sep 14, 2024 by Model1 Commercial Vehicles, Inc.

Chino, CA
Automotive
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

Pay Range: $21-24/hour

Come grow with us by joining our team as a Body Paint Technician!  In this role, you will play a critical role for the company and will work alongside other professionals within the team and other departments. You will perform body repair and maintenance on vehicles and paint completed products with an automotive finish.  The position must have the ability to paint an automotive finish on cars, trucks, buses, fire trucks etc.  Familiarity with paint equipment.  Clean, degrease and primer both component parts and finished product.  Clean and maintain all paint equipment.  Maintain a high-quality paint standard throughout. Be able to repair body damage which includes fixing dents, wiping, and sanding Bondo, repairing fiberglass panels, and replacing parts, etc.

Who is Model 1, formerly known as Creative Bus Sales?

Since we got our start in 1980, Model 1 Commercial Vehicles has grown to become the nation’s largest dealership, representing more than 20 top manufacturers across the U.S. And we did it all by listening to and investing in customers like you.  Customers who want more than a dealer. Customers who want a partner in creative solutions to the challenges you face today, and visionary thinking for what’s next.

It’s the strength of our relationships – both with customers and manufacturers – that allows us to keep a finger on the pulse of what you need and what’s possible to not just source but create together. Whether it’s custom-built vehicles or alternative fuel and electric vehicle (EV) options, you’ll have a partner from challenge all the way through solution and beyond.

Our Core Values: At Model 1, we are committed to living our core values:

Solving Problems: Trust what you know.  Work together to find solutions.  See every angle and figure it out.

Setting the Tone: Establish the mood that puts others at ease.  Be the person that you’d want to interact with – approachable and transparent.

Drive Forward: Keep your eyes up to see what’s ahead.  Imagine better methods.  Seize opportunities.  Move the business and the market, meaningfully.

Find Balance: Match your energy at work to your energy with family, friends, and community.  Decide and align your priorities.  Pour into yourself and those around you.

Own It: Take the extra step.  Fix issues when they come up.  Care from start to finish.  Do the right thing, every time.

What You Will Gain

Competitive benefits including health insurance, paid holidays, and vacation pay

Continuous training to provide you the opportunity to develop your full potential and be a true business partner

Access to an expansive network of mentors and networking opportunities

Top quality technology to assist in your daily responsibilities to allow for more efficiencies to deliver outstanding customer service

Responsibilities:

Below is an overview of the duties and responsibilities you would take on in this role:

Inspect vehicles for structural damage

Remove damaged body parts and realign frames and chassis to repair structural damage

Hammer out or patch dents, dimples, and other minor body damage

Fit, attach, and weld replacement parts into place

Document time spent on each job each day

Demonstrate behavior consistent with the Company’s Vision, Mission, and Values in all interactions with customers, co-workers, and suppliers

Sprays surfaces of machines, manufactured products, or working area with protective or decorative material, such as paint, enamel, glaze, gelcoat, or lacquer, using spray gun:  Cleans grease and dirt from product, using material such as lacquer thinner, turpentine, soap, and water

Applies masking tape over parts and areas that are not to be coated

Fills cavities and dents with putty to attain smooth surface

Selects and mixes coating liquid to produce desired color, according to specifications, using paddle or mechanical mixer

Select appropriate paint or mix paints using automated paint mixing equipment

Tend or operate equipment to clean, wash, strip, sand, remove corrosion, fill dents, or otherwise prepare items for application of paint, lacquer or other protective or decorative coatings

Tend or operate automated spray paint, dip or flow coating equipment or other mechanized painting or product coating application equipment

Operate hand-held spray guns to spray paint or coat stationary items

Paint small items and apply touch-ups using paint brushes

Clean and maintain painting and coating ventilation, compressed air, and personal protective equipment

May prepare and apply stencils computer generated decals, or other decorative items on finished products

Maintain work area in clean and safe condition

Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and safety standards

All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in body and paint work. 

Mechanical Aptitude

Physical strength and stamina

Physical Requirements

May be required to do frequent kneeling, stooping, squatting, crawling, and climbing to perform multiple tasks of position.

Must have good manual dexterity

Must be able to paint on feet for up to 8 hours a day

Must have the ability to push, pull or lift up to 50 lbs.

Company retains the sole discretion to change the duties of the position at any time. 

Pay Range:

$21.00-$24.00

Reference: 199212867

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