Considering a career with Ken Garff Automotive Group means you are in for a great ride (excuse the car metaphor)! We’re not your standard dealership or group of dealerships and we are pretty darn proud of that. We are out to do things differently and want to consistently change, grow, and progress. For that reason, our employees are proud of where they work!

Ken Garff Collision Center, Fort Collins, a Ken Garff Automotive Dealership, is currently looking for a talented Collision Repair Automotive Painter that aligns with our core values and acts with respect, intelligence, greatness, honesty and teamwork.

As a group, we aim to become the most esteemed automotive group by treating people R.I.G.H.T and creating lifetime customers!

Here’s why you want to work here:

We pay our Technicians 17% more than independent repair shopsPaid training, certifications and real career growthGreat people with a great culturePaid Time Off and 401k with Company matchMedical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term disability, AD&D and Life InsuranceYear-end bonus program for all employees (Garff Giveback)Red Wing Boot Program1:1 Tech to PC- You'll have information at your fingertipsEmployee discounts on Vehicle Purchase, Parts, Service and More!Compensation- $18-$28 flat rate hour depending on experience.

Here's what you'll be doing:

Properly formulate all refinish coatings including primers/undercoats, base or color coats and clear coats as directed by paint supplier’s technical data support documents for each productProvide properly matched (OEM spec) refinish color products in “ready to spray” formulas to painter, utilizing all color tools provided by paint supplier (i.e., spray out cards, vehicle production data, chip cards, etc.)Mix only the amount of refinish products (primer, base and clear) required to cover repair/refinish area and limit waste, using paint suppliers “mix-management system”Properly clean and maintain, in proper working order, all paint formulation and spray application equipment (i.e., paint guns, mixing system, computer equipment, etc.) as directed by managementUpdate all paint supplier color, technical data and material as receivedAssure paint area (i.e., booth, prep station, etc.) and paint mix/storage rooms are clean and all refinish products are stored as directedManage, order and inventory refinish supplies to meet production needsVisibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health and compliance procedures and modeling the behaviors related to suchPaint Vehicles with detail and skillPerform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor, i.e., may spray paint vehicles if necessary, etc.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Minimum of 5 years as an Automotive PainterMinimum 2 years of experience in automotive paint color matching requiredI-CAR certifications preferredMust be at least 18 years old with ability to work in the USHigh school diploma or equivalentExcellent manual dexterity skills as well as patience and an eye for detailValid in-state driver's license with good driving record, per company standardsAbility to meet the physical requirements of the role

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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