Painter

The Painter is responsible for refinishing vehicles to meet pre-accident condition or industry standards of quality. The painter oversees the paint department and assistants/prep techs and reports to the production manager. Responsibilities Report to Body Shop Foreman or Body Shop Manager and will be assigned duties on a daily basis. Maintain proficiency of 70% or better, billing a minimum of 5.6 hours per day. Keep area safe and clean. Follow all safety measures for personal and environmental safety. Wear all appropriate safety equipment (PPE) for each specific task: goggles, face shields, gloves, respiratory systems, dust masks, protective suit. Examine damaged vehicles and estimate repair cost. Immediately report any hidden damage to supervisor. Report any lost or broken parts to the supervisor. Maintain all body shop equipment in good safe working condition. Maintain spray booth and mixing equipment; keep mixing room in good working condition. Check body repairs before primer is applied. Maintain a level of quality to industry standards. Keep repaints to a minimum. Remove all dirt and runs from painted areas. Clean paint areas, tools and equipment. Mix and apply primers and sealers, sand and prep prime surfaces for finish paint applications. Keep production manager aware of status. Clean grease and dirt from product. Apply masking tape over parts and areas that are not to be coated. Fill cavities and dents with putty to attain smooth surface. Demonstrate ability to multi-task under pressure. Alert the production manager to any unusual problems and delays. Demonstrate positive corporate citizenship and the Rush Driving Principles. Maintain safe work environment. Maintain professional appearance. As a condition of continued employment, the employee is required to exhibit positive corporate citizenship, follow required company policies and procedures, and refrain from behavior that constitutes sexual harassment, harassment, or a hostile work environment. Benefits Exceptional compensation and benefits, 401(k) and stock purchase, incentives for performance, training, and opportunities for advancement in a culture that appreciates and rewards excellence, a positive attitude and integrity. Basic Qualifications High school diploma or GED. 3 years experience in commercial vehicle painting and refinishing or a similar position. Valid driver's license and insurability. Proficiency with related hardware/software systems needed to fully execute the duties required. General office skills and knowledge of equipment and systems including filing systems, use of copiers, facsimile machines, and other communication or electronic equipment as applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, Disabled. This job posting does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their leader. Minimum Pay Rate: USD $20.00/Hr. Maximum Pay Rate: USD $40.00/Hr. J-18808-Ljbffr