Company Description

At Cadillac South Charlotte, 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.

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.

Job Description

The Painter 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.

QualificationsBasic 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 - $25.00 hour

Schedule:

FULL TIME5 days a weekSunday off

Benefits:

Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans401k plan with company matchPaid Time Off accrualClosed for Thanksgiving day and Christmas dayEmployee discounts on purchasing and leasing carsFree and discounted gym membership plansOpportunities for career advancement within a Fortune 500 company

 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEOC guidelines