Position Title: Paint Technician
Department: Operations
Reports to: General Manager

Position: Paint Technician
Job openings are available at the following branch locations of Kaizen Collision Center across various states.
Location :
Colorado branch location:
702 South 9th Street, Gunnison, CO 81230
Nevada branch location:
4542 W Hacienda Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89118

Position Summary:
The Paint Technician is responsible for refinishing all assigned vehicles using standard operating procedures in each written repair order.

Responsibilities:
Prioritize daily workload to keep all vehicles on schedule for on-time delivery.
Performs all refinish procedures:
Mix paints to match color specifications or vehicles' original colors using color charts.
Follow OEM standards for blending formulas, topcoat application, and curing.
Prepare vehicles and parts for painting using proper techniques, equipment, and materials.
Remove grease, dirt, paint, or rust from vehicle surfaces.
Apply paper and masking tape to protect non-painted surfaces.
Paint Maintenance: Maintain all tools and equipment.
Keep workspace clean and organized.
Ensure the paint area, prep station, paint booth, paint storage, and paint mixing area are clean.
Ensure all refinish products are stored as directed.
May help with general paint booth maintenance.
Materials: Effectively manage paint inventory and refinish supplies to meet production needs. Maintain acceptable cost per paint labor hour. Partner with the location manager to support accurate and timely materials purchasing.
Safety: Utilize all required safety equipment and follow proper refinishing procedures in compliance with OSHA safety guidelines. Wear and use the required safety equipment (respirator, eye, and skin protectors), and handle and dispose of hazardous waste properly.
Additional responsibilities as assigned.
Job duties/Job descriptions may be adjusted or added based on the needs of the business or at management's discretion

Requirements:
2-5 years of automotive painting and refinishing experience required.
Prior refinish experience., sanding, masking, prepping, base coat, and topcoat applications for refinishing vehicles to automotive specification standards.
Automotive paint color matching experience and ability to follow technical support data to meet OEM color match.
Certifications in paint procedures
I-Car certifications
Ability to work collaboratively with the team to meet shared objectives.
Ability to work well independently as well as part of a team.
Self-motivated.
Valid driver's license required.
Eligible to work in the United States.
Willing and able to pass a thorough background check.

For Quick Applications, Apply through any of the following :
Kaizen Career Portal: Job Opportunities((link removed)) -recommended
Or Direct Email to: (Director of Recruiting)
/contact #623.258.0577
Or Apply In Person to the Company Site

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: from $ 26.00 per hour for Gunnison. CO.
$20.00 per hour with a commission for Las Vegas, NV.

Benefits:
401(k)
Dental Insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
: Reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Application Question(s):
What paint lines have you sprayed?
Work Location: In person