Automotive Refinish & Body Technician

Jacksonville, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are seeking an Automotive Refinish & Body Technician responsible for performing highquality refinishing work surface preparation and body repair on Toyota vehicles. This role includes polishing old or damaged surfaces coating or painting vehicles and completing body repair tasks to restore vehicles to manufacturer standards.

Responsibilities:

Perform all paint and refinish operations with a high level of proficiency in both quality and production.
Complete final prep masking sanding and tack procedures prior to paint application.
Identify proper color and variant for application using approved tools and systems.
Create sprayout/letdown panels as needed for color and coat verification.
Stage paint operations to maximize efficiency and paint booth utilization.
Polish and buff painted or damaged surfaces to restore finish quality.
Follow all hazardous waste disposal guidelines and maintain a clean safe work environment.
Assist with material ordering and maintain the mixing room to ensure adequate supply levels.
Use proper respirators and all required PPE for each task.

Perform cosmetic repairs including dent removal panel straightening and alignment.
Repair or replace damaged body components using approved repair methods and equipment.
Conduct surface preparation including sanding grinding filling and priming to ensure proper adhesion and finish.
Inspect vehicles for additional damage and communicate findings to leadership as needed.
Fit align and adjust repaired or replaced panels to meet factory specifications.
Work collaboratively with refinish and mechanical teams to ensure smooth workflow and highquality results.
Maintain tools and equipment in proper working condition and follow all safety procedures.

General Expectations:

Additional tasks may be assigned and job scope may change based on business needs.
Maintain excellent attendance professionalism and flexibility including occasional overtime or Saturday work.

Qualifications:

Minimum five years of automotive refinishing experience with waterborne paint systems.
Body repair experience strongly preferred.
ASE certification preferred; Toyota certification a plus.
Willingness to complete all Toyota training requirements and pass ASE B2.
Experience using Color Net preferred.
Valid drivers license with clean MVR; ability to drive manual transmission vehicles.
Strong communication and organizational skills with high attention to detail.
Ability to lift and carry up to 45 pounds and perform full range of motion (bending squatting standing sitting grasping).
Reliable work history with consistent attendance.

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This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties responsibilities or aspects of the job described and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of JM Family. All work arrangements are subject to associate performance business need and manager discretion and may be revised as necessary.

JM FAMILY IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

JM Family Enterprises Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to recruiting hiring retaining and promoting qualified associates without regard to age race religion color gender sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression mental or physical disability national origin marital status citizenship military status genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state provincial or local law.

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

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