Auto Body Paint Technician

We’re a successful and fast-growing company based in Louisville, Kentucky, currently undergoing national expansion. Over the past five years, we’ve grown from 60 to over 400 employees, averaging 50% revenue growth each year for the past eight years. We’re looking for an Automotive Detailer to play a key role in our continued growth.

About the Role

The Auto Body Paint Technician will repair and paint automotive cosmetic damage using both solvent and water-based base coat/clear coat systems. All necessary tools and supplies will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicle surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, masking, and applying primer and filler to ensure a smooth, flawless finish.
• Mix and match paint colors with a high degree of accuracy and apply paint, clear coat, and other finishes using professional spray equipment to achieve a factory-like appearance.
• Perform repairs on damaged vehicle parts, including body filler application, dent removal, panel straightening, and component replacement.
• Carefully disassemble and reassemble vehicle components such as bumpers, doors, and trim as required for repair and painting.
• Conduct thorough inspections of all work to ensure it meets rigorous quality standards; identify and correct imperfections or defects before the vehicle is returned to the customer.
• Clean and maintain all tools, spray guns, and equipment to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and ensure compliance with environmental regulations for paint and chemical disposal.
• Accurately document all repair work, materials used, and time spent on each job.

Requirements

• 21 years of age with a valid Driver’s License.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1-2 years of automotive paint repair experience.
• Professional demeanor and appearance.
• Strong work ethic and determination to succeed.
• General computer skills.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Excellent communication skills, self-motivated, and demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Sales and customer service experience.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat, climb, and perform repetitive motion tasks.
• Ability to lift and hold boxes or equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequent exposure to toxic chemicals and moderate noise levels; respirators and other PPE may be required.

Skills

• Capable of learning new techniques and technologies related to reconditioning.
• Physically fit: able to work extended periods outdoors, enter and exit elevated van doors 30-40 times daily, lift car hoods, disconnect batteries, enter and exit vehicles, and perform tasks requiring squatting, kneeling, or bending.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to relay information to corporate teams.
• I-CAR, ASE, or other relevant certifications are highly preferred but not required.
• Technical proficiency in automotive paint systems, including base coats, clear coats, and paint mixing.
• Expertise in color matching and blending techniques.
• Proficiency with body repair tools and equipment, including sanding machines, body fillers, and welding equipment.

Deliverables

• 8-hour workdays.
• 100% accurate time clock punches.
• 100% inventory accuracy.

Benefits

• No out-of-pocket expenses.
• Steady pay: base salary, compensation plan, and opportunities to earn bonuses.
• Health, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-sponsored 401k retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Personal Time Off.
• Normal business hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Pay

Technicians receive a base salary plus a generous commission structure. Additional compensation opportunities through bonuses are available. The average salary range is $65,000–$85,000 per year.

Career Development

• On-the-job training.
• Uncommon growth and advancement opportunities within a fast-growing company.
• Support from a nationwide network of experienced technicians, Regional Sales Managers, Account Managers, and Inside Sales teams.
• Company-provided phone and industry-leading supplies and equipment.

We’re looking for assertive, aggressive self-starters who “own” projects and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates are passionate advocates who don’t need supervision to get results. If you’re eager to challenge yourself and grow, this is a rare opportunity. Those interested in advancement and willing to take on multiple responsibilities will find this role especially rewarding.