Automotive Paint Refinish Technician

Quonset Auto Body, Powered by VIVE • Full-time • North Kingstown, RI, US • $30 - $35 / hour • 4w ago

Are you a highly motivated and reliable Painter with an eye for color? Are you looking for a collision repair company that values People and Processes while working alongside those witha Passion for auto repair? This is your opportunity!

If you are tired of the mediocre shop, allow us to take you out of the average and put you into the future of the collision repair business.

Each teammate is a valued part of the repair process. We support our team with the tools and technology needed to be successful: state-of-the-art paint equipment, the best paint lines, and all the training you can handle. You will expand your skills while being paid! We also support our painters by staffing our paint department with full-time preppers to assist.

What’s in it for you?

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options for you and your family (this includes domestic partners)
$50,000 employer-paid life insurance policy
401K plan with an employer match
Employee Assistance Program includes confidential assistance in the following areas

Counseling from relationships to stress and substance abuse
Work/Life benefits, including personal, financial, and legal issues
Self-Help benefits
Peak performance coaching
Lifestyle saving benefits for wellness, shopping, travel
Personal development and training

Heath savings account to assist with medical bills
Paid time off to promote work-life balance

8 paid holidays, including Black Friday, and get your Birthday as a floating holiday!

Growth opportunities within our company
Paid training including industry certifications, I-Car & OEM

The specific pay rate/salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by several factors including experience, education, specialized certifications from OEMs, and where the job is located.

Technician Specific Benefits

Shop equipped with the newest technology and equipment
Uniforms provided
Work environment OSHA certified to current quality standards
Market competitive wages and pay structures

The Paint Technician is responsible for inspecting, preparing, blending, and finishing of vehicle surfaces using proven paint techniques.

Job Requirements:

Applies paint to vehicle parts after repair work is complete
Covers vehicle parts that do not require painting
Buffs or cleans surfaces after the paint dries
Requests necessary materials
Performs paint jobs efficiently and according to collision center guidelines
Maintains CSI at or above company standards
Maintains an organized, clean, and safe work area
Participate in required training
Demonstrates the company’s core values

Complies with company policies and procedures
Observe all federal, state, local, and company safety rules and regulations

Skills, Qualifications, & Requirements:

3 plus years of auto painting experience
I-Car Certifications preferred
Vision abilities, including close distance, and color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Ability to effectively communicate with others
Ability to read and understand basic instructions, written estimates, and work orders
Multi-tasking; adapt easily to fast-paced environments
At least 18 years of age

Physical Requirements:

Ability to stoop, bend, squat, kneel and pull
Extended periods of kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping to complete or inspect repairs
Carry and lift heavy objects (up to 80lbs)
Manual dexterity and eye/hand coordination to operate equipment
Standing, sitting, and walking
Performing repetitive motions

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.