Painter
BFA of LA - Prairieville, LA
Job Type: Full Time | Schedule: Monday-Friday
Position Summary: The Painter is responsible for preparing, refinishing, and applying coatings to vehicle surfaces in accordance with manufacturer specifications. This role requires attention to detail, adherence to safety protocols, and collaboration with body shop personnel.
Responsibilities
- Operate all body and paint shop equipment safely and correctly
- Remove and reinstall vehicle components and trim as needed
- Prepare surfaces by filling, sanding, masking, and protecting surrounding areas
- Mix and apply paint in accordance with manufacturer guidelines
- Inspect completed work for quality, identifying and correcting imperfections
- Complete paint process by buffing and polishing of paint surfaces
- Maintain tools and equipment in good working condition
- Wear and maintain all required PPE, including respirators
- Comply with all safety regulations and hazardous material handling procedures
- Support team members with vehicle repair and prep tasks as needed
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in bodywork and painting
- Experience with custom commercial vehicles preferred
- PPG and/or Sikkens training is a plus
- Must supply personal paint and body hand tools
- Strong communication skills and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Ability to work independently and manage assigned tasks efficiently
- Willingness to attend job-related training as required
Physical Requirements
Ability to lift 50 lbs.; frequent bending, kneeling, climbing, and carrying
Benefits
- Health with 50% paid by employer
- HRA—1st $1500.00—employer paid
- Vision and Dental
- STD and LTD—employer paid
- Life and ADD—employer paid
- Voluntary Life and ADD
- EAP
- 401(k) with matching
- Paid Time Off
- Sick Days
About BFA of LA, Inc.
At BFA of LA, we have a well-known history and dedication to the fire and EMS industry. The business was originally established in 1933 by Clarence Farrar as a fire apparatus manufacturer. A national dealer, the company produced a wide range of fire apparatus. They were most recognized for their Brush Breaker and front mount pump specialty trucks.
In 1985, the company was purchased by Edward J. Murphy and renamed the EJ Murphy Co. Under Murphy’s leadership, we stopped manufacturing many of our fire apparatus and instead focused on “boutique” work that other larger fire manufacturers could not deliver on. Due to their popularity, we continued to make the Brush Breaker and our tankers, which we still manufacture today.
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For questions, please contact Janis Dvorak in Human Resources at 888-515-5145 or [email protected].