Body Shop Painter

At Gerry Lane Enterprises, we strive to make every customer a customer for life. Our Louisiana dealerships have been proudly serving the Baton Rouge areas for many years. Our promise is to keep delivering the same top-notch service and value that our community has come to expect from all of our dealerships through the years.

Are you looking for a job that combines competitive pay with good culture? Have you been considering the automotive industry but don't know how to break in? Are you passionate about delivering a unique customer experience that creates a memorable and outstanding impression? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we want to talk to you.  

What We Offer:

• Competitive Compensation 
• Flexible Schedules 
• 401K With Company Match 
• Vision / Dental / Health Insurance 
• Bonus Incentives 
• Paid Training 
• Great Culture 
• Promote From Within! 

Responsibilities

• Promote an understanding of and strong dedication to client happiness.
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge sufficient to properly and deftly complete painting assignments.
• Align with all applicable company and legal requirements controlling vehicle repairs.
• Accurately evaluate nature and extent of work described on repair order; notifying estimator if portions of work are not necessary or additional materials/work are needed.
• Plan efficient work procedures using technical manuals and knowledge of surface preparations and painting techniques; arranging to obtain timely delivery of paint and necessary materials.
• Perform quality paint application within timeframe and material allowances as well as according to guidelines by efficiently using appropriate/allocated tools.
• Utilize protective supplies as appropriate to ensure the cleanliness of vehicle.
• Operate lifting and moving devices to move materials and equipment and access areas.
• Responsible for cleaning, sanding, and applying chemical solutions to prepare and condition surfaces prior to painting.
• Mask and cover surfaces not to be painted; removing accessories such as chrome, mirrors and windshield wipers.
• Mix and thin paint or other coatings to specified color and consistency according to standard formulas or color charts.
• Spray specified amount or thickness of primer, protective, decorative, or finish coatings, such as paint, lacquer, sealer, or enamel, onto prepared surfaces.

Qualifications

• Education and/or experience in paint repair
• A high school diploma or the equivalent
• Understanding and compliance with safety rules and practices as well as posted work rules and procedures
• Positive outlook with a high-energy personality
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions
• Ability to exercise good judgment and critical thinking
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record