Paint Helper - Buffer

# **Job Summary:** Paint Helper assists a lead painter by performing prep work and cleanup needed to complete refinish repair work on cars, trucks, and other motor vehicles, with a focus on quality, timeliness and safety. ## **Duties/Responsibilities:** - Assist in planning of refinish work needed according to specifications - Tape, sand, and prep - Mixes and matches paint according to specifications - Utilizing polishing and buffing tools and materials, smooth the surfaces of the products to be painted - Sanding, masking, unmasking, finish painting, seal and touch up. Must be familiar with paint equipment and must be able to adjust equipment to obtain the desired spray patterns - Comply with all TCC’s safety standards, guidelines and procedures - Perform other related duties as assigned relating to, but not limited to washing cars, cleaning the shop, etc.. ## **Requirements:** - Excellent focus on detail - Analytical and problem-solving skills - Understanding of how to operate and maintain a paint booth. - Must comply with all safety requirements, respirator safety and fit test - Proficient with paint equipment - Ability to read service and repair manuals. - Ability to perform refinish work in a timely fashion - Ability to read and interpret repair orders - Must be 18 years or older ## **Education and Experience:** - I-CAR certified preferred - 1 year of related experience. ## **Physical Requirements:** - Must be able to work safely in a noisy area with many odors present. - Must be able to lift 50 lbs. regularly. - Must be able to inspect vehicle to determine repairs needed. - Good vision to inspect repair work. - Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and inspections. - Must be able to reach below and above shoulder level