Body Shop Paint Technician - Full-time

TNT is currently looking for a Body Shop and Paint Technician in our Groveport, OH location (Primary seeking a Paint Technician). Our continued growth is fueling the search for new team members. Looking for full-time candidates. Generally, a full-time schedule consists of Monday through Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm (or as needed to meet production goals). Flexible schedule, including weekends available.

TNT’s ideal candidate is energetic, fun, positive, dependable, trustworthy, always looking for ways to improve processes, relationship-focused, and able to troubleshoot issues on demand.

TNT desires to hire a level 2 or 3 technician who can paint and do some bodywork on our customers' units (typically medium- to heavy-duty; school buses, semi, etc., not typically auto body). As a Commercial Vehicle Paint & Body Technician, this person will perform cosmetic repairs on various vehicles and equipment. This position is responsible for planning and executing the painting and some repair jobs relating to a variety of equipment (trucks, buses, some autos etc.) from the prep-work stage to the completed stage.

Primary responsibilities for the Paint Technician may include, but not limited to:

• Preparation of surface, spray gun operations & related equipment, paint mixing, matching & applying, solving paint problems during the application process, understanding of finish defects, causes, and cures.
• Applicant will need to demonstrate the knowledge & understanding of fiberglass/fabrication, as well as safety precautions
• Will perform specialty painting techniques and have some collision repair capabilities.
• Responsible for the quality of the workmanship.

Body Shop Paint Technician Requirements:

• understanding and knowledge of the preparation of the surface, body filler, fiberglass & collision repair
• Demonstrate good housekeeping habits
• 2+ years’ experience
• Software experience necessary (Axalta software a plus)
• I-Car (a plus, not required)
• Valid driver’s license
• Have own basic body technician tools (DA Sander, grinder, basic hand tools, sockets, wrenches, impact gun to name a few)
• Work is physical and endurance-based with prolonged and repeated lifting (up to 50lbs) bending, twisting, standing, climbing, crawling, reaching, lifting, pulling, pushing, and crouching

TNT offers:

• Competitive Salary up to $18-$31 per hour based on experience as per listed, depending on level of experience:
• Level 1: Surface prep work only, new in the field, little to no paint/collision experience, up to $18 based on experience
• Level 2: Surface prep work experience, plus either paint/collision experience, but not both, up to $27 based on experience
• Level 3: Effectively demonstrates all traits/skills set for both paint and collision, up to $31 based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits: Health Insurance, Voluntary Dental, Vision, and Short-Term Disability plans
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Paid vacation and holiday pay
• 401(k) Plan

TNT Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer