Collision Painter Helper- BMW OF WEST HOUSTON

Sonic Automotive is a multi-billion dollar Fortune 500 company and one of the largest automotive dealer groups in the country with 100+ dealerships nationwide across 25 brands. At BMW OF WEST HOUSTON, a Sonic Automotive family dealership, you'll find the opportunities, resources, and support you need to grow and develop professionally. So read on, and consider a rewarding career with Sonic Automotive, Inc. Compensation (Hourly): - $18.50 / hour Summary: The Collision Painter Helper  will assist in preparing, painting, and finishing vehicles, ensuring quality and safety throughout the process while gaining hands-on experience in the body shop environment. Duties and Responsibilities: - Operates and uses all body shop equipment properly and safely. - Removes rust from metal, and grease and dirt from work surfaces. - Masks and protects parts that are not to be painted or coated. - Fills cavities and dents with putty to attain a smooth surface. - Mixes paint and coating liquids according to specifications. - Prepares surfaces by buffing, polishing, and spraying primer. - Paints surfaces using sprayers or brushes, ensuring quality and desired color tone. - Basic knowledge of automotive painting techniques, including the ability to mix paints and apply coatings with sprayers or brushes. - Strong attention to detail for color matching, surface smoothness, and identifying imperfections to ensure high-quality finishes. - Ability to properly prep surfaces through buffing, polishing, and applying primer to ensure smooth, ready-to-paint surfaces. - Familiarity with different paint types, coatings, and tools, including sprayers and safety equipment. - A genuine interest and enthusiasm for automotive painting, with a focus on long-term development in the painting trade rather than body work. - All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA. - All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include: background checks, drug testing, and Motor Vehicle Report (MVR). Compensation (Hourly): - $18.50 / hourSchedule: - FULL TIME - 5 days a week - Sunday offBenefits: - Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans - 401k plan with company match - Paid Time Off accrual - Closed for Thanksgiving day and Christmas day - Employee discounts on purchasing and leasing cars - Free and discounted gym membership plans - Opportunities for career advancement within a Fortune 500 company  All your information will be kept confidential according to EEOC guidelines