Paint & Rework Technician

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.