Collision Painter Technician

About the role

The Automotive Painter refinishes collision-damaged vehicles and body panels to restore appearance, finish quality, and pre-accident condition. This role performs paint preparation, color matching and tinting, paint application, and final finish work while following approved repair plans, manufacturer procedures, and collision industry standards. The Painter works closely with body, prep, and production teammates to deliver safe, high-quality repairs on schedule.

• Top-5% Benefits Plan in America: Our team is our heartbeat. We invest in benefits that support your health, financial well-being, and future.
• Earning Potential: Competitive compensation with six-figure earning potential in select roles.
• Career Growth: Ongoing training, certifications, and advancement opportunities to support your professional development.
• Supportive Team Culture: Work with a team that values integrity, customer-focused service, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Review repair plans and inspect repaired panels to confirm surfaces are ready for refinishing.
• Prepare, prime, seal, and refinish automotive body panels in accordance with manufacturer and paint-system procedures.
• Mix, match, and tint automotive paint to achieve accurate color and blend results.
• Apply basecoat, clearcoat, and related refinish materials using proper spray techniques and equipment.
• Perform final finish work, including denibbing, sanding, buffing, and polishing as needed.
• Manage paint and refinish materials responsibly and maintain product knowledge.
• Identify surface or repair concerns and communicate them to the production team before refinishing.
• Maintain spray equipment, tools, PPE, and a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Work collaboratively with body technicians, preppers, estimators, and production leadership to meet quality and delivery expectations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional automotive painting/refinishing experience within the collision repair industry required.
• Hands-on experience with automotive paint application, color matching/tinting, blending, and refinishing procedures required.
• Strong knowledge of automotive refinish systems, paints, coatings, primers, clearcoats, and related materials.
• Working knowledge of OEM repair/refinish procedures and collision industry quality standards.
• Paint and coatings manufacturer certification required within 1 year of employment.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and correct finish imperfections.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination required to safely operate spray and refinish equipment.
• Ability to work efficiently as part of a highly skilled collision repair team.
• Demonstrated commitment to continued technical learning and manufacturer training.
• Valid driver's license required.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays and PTO
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Training

About the Company

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