Body Shop Painter
3 days ago
Jacksonville
Job Description About Enstructure: Enstructure LLC is a logistics infrastructure company with corporate offices in Wellesley, Massachusetts, and New York, New York. Enstructure owns and operates an integrated network of marine terminals and logistics assets on the East Coast, Gulf Coast, and Inland River System of the United States. Founded in 2016, Enstructure's mission is to acquire and grow established terminal and logistics companies that will benefit from the company's resources and best practices. Enstructure provides extensive services for some of the world's largest companies within the energy, agriculture, automotive, retail, food, manufacturing, construction, and public safety sectors. Job Summary The Body Shop Technician is responsible for performing cosmetic repairs, paint touch-ups, dent removal, and other bodywork on vehicles as they arrive at the Auto Logistics port facility. This role supports the Vehicle Processing Center (VPC) by ensuring all units meet quality appearance standards before shipping to dealerships or final destinations. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, technical proficiency in automotive refinishing and repair, and a commitment to safety and precision. Essential Responsibilities • Vehicle Body Repair: Perform minor to moderate bodywork, including sanding, buffing, polishing, paint correction, and panel alignment., • Paint Correction & Touch-Up: Conduct spot painting, blending, or paint touch-ups to address scratches, chips, and scuffs., • Dent Removal: Utilize paintless dent removal (PDR) or conventional methods to restore vehicle panels., • Inspection: Conduct visual inspections and document vehicle damage, repair needs, and completed work in compliance with OEM and company standards., • Surface Prep: Prepare surfaces for painting or repair, including masking, cleaning, priming, or filling as needed., • Tool Operation: Use power tools, pneumatic tools, paint sprayers, and other body shop equipment safely and effectively., • Compliance & Safety: Follow all company safety policies, port regulations, and PPE requirements. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment., • Documentation: Complete required paperwork and digital entries to track work performed, parts used, and repair outcomes., • Collaboration: Communicate with supervisors, QA personnel, and other technicians to prioritize tasks and meet shipping deadlines., • High School Diploma or equivalent required., • Valid Driver’s License – Required, • Ability to operate an automatic and manual transmission vehicle - Required, • Minimum of 2 years of experience in auto body repair, collision repair, or refinishing, • Skilled in paint correction, sanding, buffing, and panel repair, • Familiarity with OEM cosmetic standards and refinishing techniques, • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, • Attention to detail and strong work ethic, • Capable of working independently and as part of a team, • TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) – Required, • Valid driver’s license – Required, • Automotive certifications (e.g., ASE) – Preferred, • Must have own basic hand tools or be willing to purchase, • Requires use of required PPE: Safety-toe boots/shoes, safety vest, gloves, hard hat, etc., • Ability to regularly stand, walk long distances, and talk and hear., • Ability to frequently use hands and arms to grab, handle, feel, and reach., • Ability to occasionally sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, or crawl., • Ability to occasionally climb ladders or stairs., • Ability to regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds., • You must wear the required safety PPE, Safety vest, hard hat, gloves, etc., • Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus., • Working indoors and outdoors., • Excessive heat or cold, extreme weather conditions, excessive humidity or dampness or chilling., • Slippery and uneven walking surfaces., • Work around machinery with moving parts., • Work around moving objects, vehicles, and moving machinery/heavy equipment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other impermissible criterion or circumstance. 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM Monday – Friday, Weekends and Holidays as needed, Overtime, and extended schedules of 6 to 7 consecutive days during peak operations.