Automotive Painter

Company: The Boyd Group
Location: Kernersville
Posted on: September 29, 2024

Job Description:

Refinish Technician responsible for delivering exceptional customer experiences through meticulous refinishing, ensuring quality repairs, and meeting production KPIs.

Gerber Collision & Glass is one of the largest collision repair companies in North America, with over 800 locations and 10,000+ team members. Our goal is to WOW Every Customer and Be the Best.

We recognize, value, and welcome all applicants with unique talents and abilities from all backgrounds and characteristics. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, including individuals with disabilities and Protected Veterans.

The Refinish Technician's primary responsibility is to provide an exceptional and successful customer experience through the meticulous refinishing to ensure a quality refinished repair of each customer's vehicle to restore it back to pre-accident condition.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Ensures consistent execution of WOW plan
  
• Provides positive energy when interacting with customers or team members
  
• Refinishes vehicle as per insurance guidelines and quality standards
  
• Inspects body and prep repairs for deficiencies that may impact the quality of the refinish process
  
• Accountable for ensuring all required line items as per the Repair Orders are completed to meet quality standards
  
• Performs all refinish procedures according to factory specifications and procedures
  
• Ensures all paint deficiencies are corrected through wet sand and polishing
  
• Ensures all formulations, preparations, top coating, and curing meet OEM recommended standards
  
• Maintains efficient paint material cost
  
• Completes surface preparation, vehicle masking, priming, and top coating
  
• Applies all primers, sealers, basecoats, color coats, and clear coats with correct formulations
  
• Accurately mixes paint to ensure quality color match
  
• Immediately notifies the Repair Planner of any additional damage that does not appear on the RO
  
• Assists management in the recommendation and implementation of new equipment
  
• Knows status of assigned vehicles and helps problem-solve on getting and keeping all vehicles on schedule for on-time delivery
  
• Consistently utilizes all required safety equipment and follows proper refinishing procedures
  
• Adheres to all requirements for hazardous waste disposal
  
• Follows vendor procedures to maintain all tools and equipment
  
• Explains technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals
  
• Continuously learns new technical information and techniques
  
• Completes the Quality Control Checklist before moving vehicle to next department
  
• Maintains a clean and orderly production area
  
• Works in accordance with daily production schedule
  
• Advises production supervisor of collision repair problems that may have been overlooked
  
• Supports all team members when required
  
• Participates in monthly Health & Safety and staff meeting
  
• Attends training, information sessions, and workshops recommended by Store Manager
  
• Maintains the Assured KPI's (Sales/ GP/ NP/ CSI/ AR/ CT&TT)
  
  
  Upholds Assured's Core Values:
  
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  • Honesty
    
  • Integrity
    
  • Respect
    
    
    Education and/or Experience Required:
    
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    • High School Diploma or equivalent
      
    • A minimum of 2 years previous experience in a collision repair facility refinish role
      
    • Provincial College of Trades Member preferred
      
    • PPG Certification preferred
      
    • I-Car Registered (working towards Gold Class certification)
      
      
      Required Skills/Abilities:
      
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      • Knowledge of manufacturers' repair/refinishing processes & adherence to Assured's processes
        
      • Ability to use selected vendor materials and general supplies efficiently and cost effectively
        
      • Demonstrated commitment to continued learning by attending Assured/ Industry related training
        
      • Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
        
      • Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
        
      • Ability to interpret work scope from vehicle estimates or work orders
        
      • Comprehensive knowledge of vehicle repair practices
        
      • Effectively work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating multi-tasking ability while working under pressure
        
      • Frequently required to bend, crouch, reach, handle tools, and lift approximately 51 lbs.
        
        
        Benefits That Drive Your Success:
        
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        • Competitive Pay Plans
          
        • Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
          
        • 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
          
        • Employer Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
          
        • Paid Vacation & Holidays
          
        • Continuing Education Opportunities
          
          
          Gerber Collision & Glass is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status, or any other consideration, prohibited by law or by contract.

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