Painter

Hendrick Motorsports Technical Solutions

Location: 4400 Papa Joe Hendrick Blvd, Charlotte, North Carolina 28262

 

Summary:  The painter is responsible for preparing the surface to be painted, mixing resins, paints, reducers, and hardeners as needed and conducting the physical process of painting the item. Responsible for applying and removing decals and wraps.  

Supervisory Responsibilities:  None.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Sand body areas to be painted and cover bumpers, windows, and trim with tape or paper for protection.  
• File, grind, sand, and smooth filled or repaired surfaces using power tools and hand tools.  
• Remove damaged sections of vehicle using saws and/or cutoff wheels, air grinders, and wrenches and install replacement parts using wrenches or welding equipment.  
• Apply body paper or separating film to exterior repair areas to avoid damaging surrounding surfaces during repair process and remove after completion.  
• Prime and paint repaired surfaces using paint spray guns and motorized sanders.  
• Fill small dents that cannot be worked out with body filler or weld and grind.  
• Mix polyester resins and hardeners to be used in restoring damaged areas.  
• Install and apply decals using fine manipulation skills. 
• Wash chassis and complete drip check.

Qualifications:

• Accountability - accept responsibility and account for his/her own actions. 
• Accuracy - perform work accurately and thoroughly. 
• Oral Communication - ability to collaborate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, and managers, all having varying degrees of education and background. 
• Written Communication - demonstrate an ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely. 
• Detail-Oriented - pay attention to the minute details of a project or task. 
• Organized - demonstrate being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task. 
• Repairing - repairing items using needed tools and equipment. 
• Initiative - ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal. 
• Persistence - ability to complete tasks or continue in a course of action despite opposition or discouragement. 
• Safety Awareness - ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety. 

Desired Education:

• GED
• High School Diploma

Desired Work Experience:

• 2-5 years

• 5+ years

Education/Experience:

Must have extensive knowledge of the body shop paint process, as well as knowledge of painting chassis and related parts. Requires knowledge of sanding, buffing, and blending paints. Must own personal tools. Requires basic mechanical and fabrication skills.

Certificates and Licenses:

√   Valid Driver’s License

√   Successful completion of the Medical Fit evaluation for use of respirator.

Computer Skills:

Basic computer skills required.

Attendance Expectations:

The position requires regular and predictable attendance.  Scheduled shifts may include evening hours, weekends, and holidays. Must be able to travel occasionally. Must be able to work a flexible schedule as needed.

Physical Demands:

Requires vision (near, distance, depth), sense of touch, and ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – respirator and hearing and eye protection. Constantly stands, walks, manually manipulates, reaches outward, lifts/carries up to 20 pounds, and pushes/pulls up to 25 pounds. Frequently reaches above shoulder, climbs, crawls, squats or kneels, bends, lifts/carries up to 50 pounds, and pushes/pulls up to 40 pounds. Occasionally sits, lifts/carries over 100 pounds, and pushes/pulls up to 100 pounds.

Environment Demands:

Primarily works indoors. May be exposed to fumes.

Hendrick is an Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf.