Painter (Automotive)

Job Title: Automotive Painter

Location: Goose Creek, SC

Vali Inc has an opportunity for Automotive Painter to perform work on the surfaces of motor vehicles, primarily in restoring vehicles to their original condition following damage and subsequent auto body repair.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Removing exterior trim and hardware; removing layers of sub-coating; matching colors and mixing paints; preparing metal surfaces for painting by spot filling, sanding, and masking; applying primers, primer surfaces, enamels, clearcoats; cleaning and polishing painted surfaces including removing and replacing decals; and applying anti-corrosive treatments. Will also perform Upholstery repairs as needed.
• Provides ground maintenance, performs manual labor and other related tasks as directed.
• Prepare surface of buses, trucks, automobiles, fire trucks and other equipment by removing existing finish using chemicals, blowtorch or by other methods; remove rust and other debris from surface to be painted, fill cavities and dents in vehicles to create an even surface, mask or tape off details and components to avoid contamination.
• Refinish or repaint equipment using a brush or spray gun; prepare and paint heavy and light machinery; mix paints and match colors. Determining the necessary application of paint for a thorough coat and checking for runs or sags in the paint to ensure a quality product.
• Make signs and license plates, bus stop markers and a variety of other signs; letters and marks with various insignia, such as official seals, police markings, numbers, and other identifying marks. Cut stencils, use hand stapler and attach film for adhering solution; and make decals.
• Account for tools, equipment, and unused material, store in appropriate control/storage areas. Cleans and maintains spray guns and other painting equipment.
• Dispose, recycle, store, and transport hazardous material and/or waste products in accordance with accepted environmental practices within work center. Inform supervisor of materials consumed, and accumulated material and/or waste.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Painter shall have a minimum of 3 years' experience in painting.
• Ability to maintain forms and records.
• Work will require lifting to 50 lbs., stooping, climbing, prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, and working with or in areas where a potential could exist for exposure to physical, chemical, or biological agents.
• Employee use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required in certain areas. Such PPE includes but is not limited to head, foot, hand, torso, respiratory, vision, and hearing protective devices. Must be able to interact well with fellow employees and maintain a clean working environment. Must comply with OSHA, EPA, Fire and Safety Regulations and published company work rules.
• Must be capable of using general hand and power tools.
• Must have excellent customer communication and relation abilities.
• Must have an excellent mechanical ability and be able to learn on the job.

Work on this schedule: Monday - Thursday, 6:30am - 5:00pm (OT/weekends as required during ship cycle).

Vali Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer.