Autobody Painter

M&L CDJR is seeking an EXPERIENCED and skilled Autobody Painter with team leading potential to join our Finishing Department. This position plays a key role in delivering the high-quality truck bodies and trailers our customers expect. If you take pride in producing top-tier paint finishes and enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

The Autobody Painter is responsible for preparing, priming, and painting truck bodies and components according to company quality and safety standards. You will ensure all finished surfaces meet durability, appearance, and performance expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces through sanding, masking, cleaning, and priming
• Mix and match paint colors for accurate finish results
• Apply paint coatings using spray guns (HVLP)
• Inspect and correct defects such as sags, runs, or thin spots
• Follow all safety, environmental, and material-handling procedures
• Maintain spray guns, paint booths, and equipment
• Apply undercoats, sealers, and topcoats to various surfaces (metal, fiberglass, composites)
• Work with production teams to meet job timelines
• Record paint usage, color codes, and job details
• Perform touch-ups and final finish repairs

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years of autobody or industrial painting experience
• Strong knowledge of paint prep, application techniques, and materials
• Experience with HVLP spray equipment
• Ability to recognize and correct finish defects

Preferred

• Experience painting truck bodies or trailers
• Technical/vocational training in paint application

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent attention to detail and craftsmanship
• Strong color-matching ability
• Understanding of OSHA/EPA safety practices
• Ability to work independently and on a team
• Dependable, punctual, and organized

Work Environment

• Manufacturing/shop environment
• Paint booth and shop setting
• Exposure to noise, metal dust, insulation materials, fumes, and moving machinery
• Required use of PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators, gloves, and protective clothing
• Regular standing, walking, bending, and lifting

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, reach, and use hands and arms.
• Must be able to communicate clearly
• Ability to bend, reach, and work around machinery
• Comfortable working in a noisy manufacturing environment

What We Offer

• 401(K)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance at group rates
• Basic Life Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness insurance
• Growth opportunities
• Competitive pay plans

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.