Professional Painter Position
Black Magic Paint
We are a very small company focused on the highest quality bicycle finishes available. We serve many of the United States best custom bike builders as well as individual clients looking to customize or restore their bicycles and projects. We also provide services for industrial applications as well as some motorcycle finishing. We are a small, specialized, and passionate company dedicated to absolute quality standards.
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced custom painter to work alongside our team to produce the best finishes in the industry. The candidate for this position will be required to take prepped frames/parts through completion including primer, basecoat, clear, buffing/polishing. Materials that will be painted include steel, stainless steel, titanium, carbon fiber, fiberglass, wood, and aluminum.
Minimum Job Requirements
Must be experienced with PPG DBC, Cerakote, and House of Kolor or similar processes.
Must have experience in painting items other than cars as 90% of what we paint does not have a flat surface, although auto experience/background is helpful
Proficient communication skills and extremely high attention do detail
Experience with prepping/painting carbon fiber/composites
Experience with Google Docs and or Microsoft Office
Experience with Adobe Illustrator and vinyl cutter a plus
Reliable transportation-rural location not accessible by public transit
In depth understanding of bicycle mechanics is a HUGE plus, but not necessary
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Painting
Masking
Efficient completion of paperwork and check lists.
QC
Media blasting, sanding, and general prep work (Primary focus for this position will be painting/finishing)
Managing supply stock levels
Sweep, vacuum, empty trash, clean.
Physical Requirement
Continually able to stand for extended periods of time.
Continually able to use pneumatic tools
Continually able to reach overhead, bend, squat, kneel, and carry product.
Continually able to walk up and down staircase, carrying boxes, product, and other necessary store related items.
Ability to regularly perform maintenance items: sweep, vacuum, empty trash, clean.
Ability to safely lift up to 55 lbs.
Comfortable climbing step ladders.
Ideal Candidate
3+ years experience in automotive, motorcycle, bicycle, and or custom high end paint work. Collision and body experience NOT necessary.
Must be comfortable and capable to start prepped paint projects from start to finish with appropriate instruction and guidance. Prime, base coats, masking, clear coat, inter-coat clear, gloss, matte, buffing.
Must be experienced in buffing and finishing for final steps
Experience with PPG DBC, Axalta Chromabase , and HOK
Punctual
Willing to learn
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation is based on experience
Health insurance after a probationary period
Discounts on bicycle parts and accessories
Equal Opportunity
Black Magic Paint is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
To apply for a position, send a cover letter and resume by directly emailing JOBS@BLACKMAGICPAINT.COM (No calls please). Please include 2-3 professional references.
Black Magic Paint
Portland, OR
www.blackmagicpaint.com
info@blackmagicpaint.com