Automotive Painter - Tilleman Motor Company

Automotive Painter

Tilleman Motor Collision Center is in search of a reliable and professional experienced person that has knowledge of using a spray gun, and masking off areas, to add to our team.  Refinishes damaged body parts and bodies of vehicles in accordance with factory and dealership quality specifications and time standards. This position is a full time position Monday through Friday.  Wages will be determined on experience.

Havre is a rural agricultural community located on Highway 2 in North Central Montana. This area of mountains and plains offers a year-round retreat for nature lovers, recreation enthusiasts and history buffs. Besides recreation, Havre is also rich in cultural attractions ranging from concerts, live theater, museums, shops, galleries, numerous sporting activities and events.
 

Automotive Painter - Essential Duties

• Operates and uses all body shop equipment properly and safely.
• Removes rust from metal, and grease and dirt from work surface.
• Masks and protects parts that are not to be painted or coated.
• Fills cavities and dents with putty to attain smooth surface.
• Mixes paint according to specifications.
• Selects and mixes coating liquid to produce desired color.
• Paints surface using sprayer or brush as appropriate.
• Inspects painted units for quality of workmanship, noting any runs, sags and unpainted areas.
• Heats and sprays wax onto products after they are tested.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Must have your own tools.
• Applicants must be 18+.
• Capable to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.  
• Pass a Drug Test, Background check and Driving Record Check

Effective verbal communication and interpersonal skills required. Ability to work in a high performance, fast-paced team environment. Ability to adapt to and work effectively within a constantly changing environment. Excellent problem solving skills required. Customer Focus Organization. Energy Level, Persistence, Product Knowledge.

Benefits
 

• 401(K) Retirement Plan after 1 year of employment.
• Paid Holidays after 6 months.
• Paid Vacation and Personal Days after 1 year of employment.
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance available after 30 days on the 1st of the month.
• Supplemental Coverages such as Life, Cancer and Disability.
• Uniform provided.
• Employee Discount on Company Products.
• Continued education, manufacturer hands on and web based training.
• Clean and professional work environment.
• Strayer University online course available after 6 months.
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
• Paid Transportation of tools box

-All major holidays off. (New Years Day,Christmas,Thanksgiving, 4th of July, Memorial and Labor Day Weekends.)