Body Shop Prep

Body Shop Prep Painter

Summary
Refinishes damaged bodies and body parts of vehicles in accordance with factory and dealership quality specifications and time standards.

Essential Duties

• Operates and uses all body shop equipment properly and safely.
• Masks and protects parts that are not to be painted or coated.
• Fills cavities and dents with putty to attain smooth surface.
• Maintains tools and keeps equipment clean and in a proper state of repair.
• Keeps work area clean.
• Maintains and wears all required safety and health personal protective equipment, including respirator, in the manner recommended by the equipment manufacturer.
• Complies with all laws and regulations pertaining to paint, thinners, and other hazardous materials. Reports any deviations to management.
• Cooperates and assists other personnel in the repair and prepping of vehicles.
• Understands, keeps abreast of and complies with federal, state and local regulations that affect body shop operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know etc.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is a physically demanding position. Will stand six to eight hours per shift. S/he will stop, kneel, crouch, reach, and feel. Will use hand and power tools. Will be exposed to noise, vibration, dust, paint, cleaning solutions, and other hazardous and nonhazardous materials.

Note:

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the dealership reserve the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (i.e., emergencies, changes in personnel, work load, rush jobs, or technological developments).

I have carefully read and understand the contents of this job description. I understand the responsibilities, requirements, and duties expected of me. I also understand that this job description does not constitute a contract of employment nor alter my status as an at-will employee. I have the right to terminate my employee at any time and for any reason, and the dealership has a similar right