JOB TITLE: Paint & Rework Technician
Club Car boasts a 60+ year history of industry-leading innovation and design, initially focused on golf cars and then expanding to commercial utility vehicles and personal-use transportation.
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
The Paint & Rework Technician supports manufacturing and finished goods quality by evaluating, repairing, and restoring cosmetic paint defects on completed vehicles while performing rework and recovery activities on red-tagged units. This position helps reduce scrap, minimize inventory holds, improve throughput, and ensure customer-ready products meet Club Car quality standards. Performs cosmetic paint repair, component installation, vehicle rework, quality verification, and documentation activities. May provide cross-functional support within manufacturing operations as needed.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Defect Evaluation: Inspect vehicles and painted components, identify defects, determine repairability, and escalate non-repairable conditions.
- Cosmetic Repair: Perform wet sanding, polishing, touch-up, scratch repair, chip repair, clear coat correction, minor run/sag correction, and spot refinishing.
- Red Tag and Rework Activities: Evaluate red-tagged vehicles, perform approved repairs, install missing components, verify completion, and document rework activities.
- Quality Verification: Verify color match, gloss, appearance standards, and support quality audits.
- Equipment Maintenance: Maintain repair, polishing, sanding, and spray equipment while safely handling paints and chemicals.
- Continuous Improvement: Support defect reduction initiatives, identify recurring issues, and recommend process improvements.
- Operate forklifts and material handling equipment when certified.
- Work independently and maintain accurate repair documentation.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain a safe and productive work environment.
- Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
- Must be able to work overtime as necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB
Education:
- High School Diploma/Equivalent required.
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Must be able to read and write in English.
Experience:
- 2+ years of automotive paint repair, collision repair, manufacturing paint operations, or related experience preferred.
- Experience with paint correction, polishing, spot repair, and quality inspection preferred.
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Attention to detail.
- Comprehensive knowledge of wet-painting techniques and tools.
- Basecoat/Clearcoat systems
- Paint defect identification
- Wet sanding
- Machine polishing
- Color matching
- Spot repair techniques
- Surface preparation
- Paint thickness measurement
- Position requires wearing a respirator and other PPE specifically designed for the safety of the operator.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Requires occasional lifting of objects of objects 25 to 40 pounds.
- Work requires periodic stooping/bending and frequent walking/standing.
- Work involves activities that require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, machines, or vehicles.
Club Car is a diverse and inclusive environment. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, dedicated to hiring a diverse workforce, including individuals with disabilities and qualified United States protected veterans.
Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated at Club Car.