Body Shop Painter

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Body Shop Painter to join our team at Dealers Auto Auction of OKC. This role is responsible for preparing and painting vehicles to restore them to pre-damage condition, ensuring high-quality finishes that meet industry and auction standards.

Responsibilities

• Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
• Prepare vehicles for painting by sanding, masking, and priming surfaces.
• Mix and match paint colors to achieve an exact match to OEM specifications.
• Apply paint using spray guns and other industry-standard tools.
• Perform touch-ups and buffing to ensure a flawless finish.
• Inspect painted surfaces for quality control and make necessary adjustments.
• Work efficiently to meet deadlines while maintaining high standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including proper handling of hazardous materials.
• Follow all safety protocols and comply with OSHA and EPA regulations.
• Collaborate with body shop technicians and auction staff to ensure a smooth workflow.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Proven experience as an automotive painter, preferably in a body shop or auction setting.
• Knowledge of automotive paint application techniques, including HVLP spray systems.
• Ability to color-match and blend paint seamlessly.
• Strong attention to detail and precision in finishing work.
• Familiarity with industry-standard safety regulations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Experience working in an auto auction or high-volume body shop.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
• Physical ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and work with chemicals safely.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Proven experience as an automotive painter, preferably in a body shop or auction setting.
• Knowledge of automotive paint application techniques, including HVLP spray systems.
• Ability to color-match and blend paint seamlessly.
• Strong attention to detail and precision in finishing work.
• Familiarity with industry-standard safety regulations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Experience working in an auto auction or high-volume body shop.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
• Physical ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, and work with chemicals safely.

Skills

• Auto auction experience.
• Paint application techniques, including HVLP spray systems.
• Color matching and blending.
• Attention to detail.
• Safety protocols compliance.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plans including a high deductible, low cost health plan.
• Company-sponsored (paid) Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance.
• Comprehensive optional benefits such as Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life/AD&D, Legal/ID Protection, and Accident and Critical Illness Insurance.
• Generous paid time off options, including uncapped vacation days, the greater of 3 paid sick days or in accordance with the applicable state or local paid sick leave law, 6 paid company holidays, 2 floating holidays, parental leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, voting leave, and other forms of paid leave as required by applicable law or regulation.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program with additional opportunities to earn stock in the Company.
• Retirement planning through the Company’s 401(k).

Pay

The compensation range for this position is listed in the "Job Details" section at the bottom of this posting. Please note that final compensation will be determined based upon the applicant's relevant experience, skillset, location, business needs, market demands, and other factors as permitted by law.

Schedule

Details about the schedule will be provided in the "Job Details" section at the bottom of this posting.