Automotive Reconditioner – Paint
| Company | DriveTime |
|---|---|
| Location | Trenton, NJ, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Associate’s |
| Experience Level | Junior |
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Vocational/Technical degree or professional experience equivalent is a plus.
- Valid driver’s license, and insurable DMV required.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- This role typically requires 1-2 years of experience and the ability to work on all makes and models (Domestic, European and Asian brands).
- Must be able to communicate in English to ensure effective performance of the position in a safety-sensitive/technical environment.
Responsibilities
- Inspect and identify various needed cosmetic repairs using DriveTime standards and tools.
- Perform color blending and color matching, and apply finishes resulting in a high quality finish.
- Operate spray-dying equipment, power tools, fillers, stitching, sanding and work aids utilizing specific surface preparation and repair techniques.
- Mix dyes to specified color using formulas, color charts or matching premixed containers.
- Use, store, and maintain equipment properly.
- Prep DriveTime vehicles and panels for paint – sanding, filling, taping, etc.
- Perform daily inspections to maintain a clean and safe work area.
- Achieve the established goal for throughput, efficiency and quality.
- Review and communicate all issues with the appropriate Cosmetic Associate and Reconditioning Manager.
- Portray a positive image of DriveTime and actively participate in the creation of a positive, professional work environment.
- Maintain work station performance while adhering to DriveTime guidelines, policies and practices and acting ethically and with integrity at all times and with all employees.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Top of the “Line” communicator. Ability to talk and write with confidence, charisma and competence for a wide variety of audiences including management.
- Listeners…Not Hearers. Seek to understand, do not hear to reply.
- A mind for the details. Okay we know “detail-oriented” is on about every job description – but we really mean it!
- Plays well with others. You will be working in a high-functioning team environment. We work together in order to win together.
- Timely. Being “fashionably late” is great outside the job, but on the job you’ll need to adhere to regular and predictable attendance.