Auto Body Paint Technician, Quality Craft & Growth

Lithia Motors; Klamath Falls (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Paid Holidays

PTO

401(k) Plan

Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Klamath Falls is seeking a skilled Body Shop Paint Technician to join our professional shop. Earn $25.00–$30.00 per flat-rate hour, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with room to grow through hands-on refinishing work on a variety of vehicles.

Bring 2+ years in auto paint, knowledge of prep, color matching and masking, and a safety-first mindset. We provide tools, training, and a team that values precision and quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• 2+ years as automotive paint technician or in a professional body shop.
• Strong knowledge of paint preparation, color matching, mixing, and refinishing techniques.
• Ability to inspect, prepare, mask, and refinish vehicles according to manufacturer and shop standards.
• Familiarity with paint equipment, tools, and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with Lithia, manufacturer, and insurance standards.
• Edge all parts immediately upon drop off by metal technician.
• Review work completed to ensure quality of paint job.
• Accurately record time spent on repairs utilizing company time clocking procedures.
• Document work performed on repair order.
• Return special tools to proper place.
• Use paint supplies and materials in a practical and economical manner.
• Maintain an organized and clean workspace, completing a stall cleaning every day.
• Ensure that customer\'s vehicles are returned to them as clean as they were prior to being serviced.
• Maintain up-to-date proficiency by attending training on the latest repair techniques and materials.

Skills

Paint prep

Color matching

Refinishing techniques

Masking

Safety procedures

Auto body shop experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Paint equipment

Job description

Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Klamath Falls is seeking a skilled Body Shop Paint Technician to join our professional shop. Earn $25.00–$30.00 per flat-rate hour, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with room to grow through hands-on refinishing work on a variety of vehicles.

Bring 2+ years in auto paint, knowledge of prep, color matching and masking, and a safety-first mindset. We provide tools, training, and a team that values precision and quality workmanship.