Collision Painter Helper - Town and Country Toyota at Sonic Automotive

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 May, 26

Salary

18.0

Posted On

14 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Paint Preparation, Painting, Finishing, Rust Removal, Masking, Surface Filling, Paint Mixing, Buffing, Polishing, Spraying, Color Matching, Attention To Detail, Safety Equipment Operation, Automotive Painting Techniques

Industry

Retail Motor Vehicles

Description

Company Description Sonic Automotive is a multi-billion dollar Fortune 500 company and one of the largest automotive dealer groups in the country with 100+ dealerships nationwide across 25 brands. At Town and Country Toyota, a Sonic Automotive family dealership, you'll find the opportunities, resources, and support you need to grow and develop professionally. So read on, and consider a rewarding career with Sonic Automotive, Inc. Job Description Summary: The Collision Painter Helper will assist in preparing, painting, and finishing vehicles, ensuring quality and safety throughout the process while gaining hands-on experience in the body shop environment. Duties and Responsibilities: Operates and uses all body shop equipment properly and safely. Removes rust from metal, and grease and dirt from work surfaces. Masks and protects parts that are not to be painted or coated. Fills cavities and dents with putty to attain a smooth surface. Mixes paint and coating liquids according to specifications. Prepares surfaces by buffing, polishing, and spraying primer. Paints surfaces using sprayers or brushes, ensuring quality and desired color tone. Qualifications Basic knowledge of automotive painting techniques, including the ability to mix paints and apply coatings with sprayers or brushes. Strong attention to detail for color matching, surface smoothness, and identifying imperfections to ensure high-quality finishes. Ability to properly prep surfaces through buffing, polishing, and applying primer to ensure smooth, ready-to-paint surfaces. Familiarity with different paint types, coatings, and tools, including sprayers and safety equipment. A genuine interest and enthusiasm for automotive painting, with a focus on long-term development in the painting trade rather than body work. All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA. All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include: background checks, drug testing, and Motor Vehicle Report (MVR). Additional Information Compensation (Hourly): $18.00 / hour Schedule: FULL TIME 5 days a week Sunday off Benefits: Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans 401k plan with company match Paid Time Off accrual Closed for Thanksgiving day and Christmas day Employee discounts on purchasing and leasing cars Free and discounted gym membership plans Opportunities for career advancement within a Fortune 500 company All your information will be kept confidential according to EEOC guidelines SHL Package: N/A Dealership: 163 - Town and Country Toyota

Responsibilities

The Collision Painter Helper will assist in preparing, painting, and finishing vehicles, ensuring quality and safety throughout the process while gaining hands-on experience in the body shop environment. Duties include operating body shop equipment, removing rust and dirt, masking parts, filling dents, mixing paint, and applying coatings.