Auto Body Painter

About the role

We’re looking for an experienced Auto Body Painter to join our collision and body repair team in Bow, New Hampshire. This is a hands-on refinishing position working on everything from everyday vehicles to commercial trucks, trailers, and heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicle and equipment surfaces for refinishing, including sanding, masking, priming, filling, and final prep
• Mix and match paint colors accurately using established color-matching systems and formulas
• Apply primer, base coat, and clear coat using professional spray equipment
• Perform complete painting and refinishing work on:
  • Cars & Light-Duty Vehicles
  • Commercial Trucks
  • Trailers
  • Heavy Equipment
• Blend panels and adjacent surfaces for a clean, consistent finish
• Inspect completed work for color accuracy, coverage, texture, blending, and overall finish quality
• Identify imperfections and make corrections when necessary
• Operate and maintain paint booths, spray guns, mixing equipment, and refinishing tools
• Follow proper flash times, application procedures, and product specifications
• Work closely with Body Shop Technicians, Estimators, and Shop Management to keep repairs moving
• Maintain accurate records of materials used and time spent on each job
• Keep the paint booth, mixing area, and workspaces clean, organized, and safe
• Properly store, label, handle, and dispose of paints, solvents, and related materials
• Follow all applicable company safety procedures and OSHA/EPA requirements

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Auto Body Painter / Refinish Technician
• Strong hands-on automotive painting and refinishing skills
• Experience with surface preparation, sanding, masking, priming, and filling
• Strong knowledge of paint mixing and color-matching systems
• Experience with blending techniques
• Confidence using spray guns and professional refinishing equipment
• Experience operating in a professional paint-booth environment
• Strong understanding of primer, base coat, and clear coat application
• Ability to read and interpret paint codes and repair work orders
• Excellent attention to detail
• Commitment to producing high-quality finished work
• Understanding of safe paint, solvent, and hazardous-material handling
• Ability to properly use required PPE and respiratory protection

Preferred Skills

• Commercial Truck Painting Experience
• Heavy Equipment Refinishing Experience
• Trailer Painting Experience
• Advanced Color-Matching Experience
• Advanced Blending & Finish Correction Skills
• Additional Auto Body / Collision Repair Skills
• ASE Painting & Refinishing Certification
• Valid Driver’s License

Safety

Paint and refinishing products demand respect. We expect our painters to follow proper procedures involving respirators, eye protection, protective clothing, ventilation systems, paints & solvents, hazardous materials, and proper storage & disposal, in accordance with applicable company procedures and OSHA and EPA requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, kneeling, and reaching
• Working around vehicles and large equipment
• Lifting and moving up to 50 lbs. as needed
• Working inside a paint-booth environment
• Wearing required respiratory protection for extended periods
• Performing precise spray and detail work requiring good manual dexterity

Pay

$30–$41/hour, based on experience.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• Life & Disability Plans plus AFLAC
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Schedule

Full-Time Employment.