Automotive Painter

About the role

The Tesla Collision Repair Program is looking for an Automotive Painter to work on one of the most progressive vehicle brands in the world. This position will involve supporting the Collision Repair Program in all aspects.

Responsibilities

• High‑quality spray application of primers, sealers, basecoats, and clearcoats.
• Spraying approximately 6 fully prepped RO’s per day (2 Fasias, 1 six‑panel job, 3 two‑to‑three‑panel jobs) in state‑of‑the‑art downdraft spray booths.
• Working closely with prep staff and other painters to meet work demands as a team.
• Invisible basecoat color blending.
• Application of 2‑ and 3‑stage colors.
• Produce sprayed finishes with little or no dirt and a consistent gloss and texture matching the OEM finish without the need to sand and buff.

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience refinishing cars in an automotive collision repair environment utilizing urethane‑based refinish systems.
• Willingness to work overtime if required.
• Must be willing to train others.
• Capable of reading and comprehending automotive repair procedures.
• Certificate from a vocational school in collision repair (preferred).
• Valid driver’s license (preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Medical plans with $0 payroll deduction options.
• Family‑building, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
• Dental (including orthodontic) and vision plans with $0 paycheck contribution options.
• Company‑paid Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions when enrolled in the high‑deductible medical plan.
• Healthcare and dependent‑care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plans and other financial benefits.
• Company‑paid basic life, AD&D, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance (90‑day waiting period).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Sick and vacation time (flex time for salaried positions, accrued hours for hourly positions) and paid holidays.
• Back‑up childcare and parenting support resources.
• Voluntary benefits: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance.
• Weight loss and tobacco cessation programs.
• Tesla Babies program.
• Commuter benefits.
• Employee discounts and perks program.