Body Shop Painter at Scott Family of Dealerships in Allentown, PA

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicle surfaces: cleaning, sanding, masking, spot filling, and applying corrosion protection.
• Mix and match paint colors using spectrophotometers, manufacturer databases, and manual blending.
• Apply primers, basecoats, mid‑coats, metallics, pearls, and clearcoats using HVLP/LVLP spray guns.
• Blend paint into adjacent panels for seamless color transitions.
• Inspect painted surfaces for defects (runs, orange peel, fisheyes) and correct them via sanding, buffing, and polishing.
• Maintain spray guns, mixing equipment, and paint booths.
• Follow environmental, VOC, and hazardous‑material safety regulations.
• Keep records of materials used and work performed; communicate with customers on color/finish requirements.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Strong color‑matching ability and knowledge of paint systems (waterborne and solvent‑based).
• Proficiency with spray‑gun operation and surface preparation.
• Ability to identify and correct paint defects.
• Attention to detail, manual dexterity, and good color vision.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and environmental compliance.

Work Environment

• Indoors in paint booths with exposure to fumes, dust, noise, and chemicals.
• Requires use of PPE and adherence to safety standards.

Education and Training

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical school training in collision repair or refinishing is common.
• Certifications: ASE B2, I‑CAR Refinish, and manufacturer‑specific paint system training