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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Maple Grove, MN
Maple Grove, Minnesota

About this job

Description
This position is responsible for mixing/formulating automotive refinish materials as directed by paint supplier tools and support data to meet OEM color match and finish texture/appearance. Adherence to processes defined in Manheim’s Body Shop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) is required.
Job Responsibilities:
  • Properly formulate all refinish coatings including primers/undercoats, base or color coats and clear coats as directed by paint suppliers technical data support documents for each product
  • Provide 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 management.
  • Update all paint supplier color, technical data and MSDS material as received.
  • Assure paint area (i.e., booth, prep station, etc.) and paint mix/storage rooms are clean and all refinish products are stored as directed.
  • Manage, order and inventory refinish supplies to meet production needs.
  • Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health and compliance procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such. Actively participate in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor, i.e., may spray paint vehicles if necessary, etc.
Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • 2 - 4 years of experience in automotive paint color matching required.
  • Valid Annual Respirator Fit Test documentation required.
  • Valid HAPS Paint Training Certification required.
  • Valid driver’s license and good driving record required.
  • Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.
  • Ability to color-match by eye the formulated paint and the required color.
  • Basic computer knowledge is preferred.
  • Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk and hear.
  • Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat and climb.
  • Ability to lift 1-30 pounds (tools, paint canisters, etc.).
  • Manual dexterity.
  • Vision abilities required include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Benefits:

Our company values the health and financial well-being of its employees and provides a variety of health care programs, which includes medical, dental, vision, employee and dependent life insurance, long-term disability and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for health care and dependent care expenses. The Company believes financial security in retirement is important and offers a 401(k) Savings Plus Plan as well as company-funded Pension Plan.


About Manheim:

Manheim was established in 1945 as a wholesale vehicle auction operation. Today, with 20,000 employees at 106 operating locations in 14 countries, Manheim is the world’s leading provider of vehicle remarketing services. Manheim has set the industry standard for buying and selling used vehicles at live auctions and online. In 2012, Manheim handled nearly 8 million used vehicles, facilitating transactions representing more than $50 billion in value.

A subsidiary of Atlanta-based Cox Enterprises, Manheim is transforming the wholesale vehicle buying and selling experience through investments in technology and innovative products and services. Manheim brings together qualified sellers and volume buyers of used vehicles that include automotive dealerships, banks, car rental agencies, car manufacturers and government agencies. Manheim offers its customers a reliable and secure market in which to purchase a variety of vehicles and services that no other remarketing provider can match.


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Organization : Manheim
Primary Location : US-MN-Maple Grove-8001 Jefferson Hwy
Employee Status : Regular
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Shift : Day Job -
Travel : No
Schedule : Full-time
Unposting Date : Ongoing