Auto Body Painter

Caliber; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

Paid vacation & holidays

Paid weekly

Job summary

Caliber Collision in Buffalo, NY is hiring an Automotive Painter to perform all-purpose duties in our service center. You will prepare color tint, mix paints, and ensure coatings meet OEM standards, with attention to masking and reassembly prior to handoff to the body technician.

This role offers competitive flat-rate pay and benefits from day one, including medical, dental and vision, weekly pay, paid vacation and holidays, and opportunities for growth through paid trainings and certifications.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in paint operations within a collision center.
• Auto Body certificate or ASE certification in refinishing preferred.
• Ability to read and understand instructions and estimates.

Responsibilities

• Prepare color tint to match paint color and mix formulations.
• Apply coatings, ensure OEM standards, and complete masking and reassembly as needed.

Skills

Paint operations

Communication

Reading instructions

Teamwork

Education

Auto Body certificate or ASE certification in refinishing

Job description

Service Center

Buffalo - Northeast

JOB SUMMARY

Caliber Collision has an immediate job opening for an Automotive Painter to perform all-purpose duties, which may include, but not limited to: Preparing color tint to match paint color, mixing paint colors and ensuring all formulations, preparations, top coating and curing meet original equipment manufacturer (OEM) recommended standards for proper application sequence, timing and materials usage, ensuring that all paint operations are complete, all masking is removed, and all prior paint-related disassembly have been reassembled prior to returning the vehicle to the body technician.

OUR AUTOMOTIVE PAINTER FOR THIS POSITION CAN MAKE UP TO:

Flat Rate pay of $60,000 to $85,000 plus annually based on experience.

BENEFITS OF JOINING THE CALIBER FAMILY

• Benefits from day one – Immediately eligible for medical, dental and vision
• Industry Comparable Pay – Paid weekly
• State of the Art Products – 3M Collision Repair Products
• Paid Vacation & Holidays – Begin accruing day 1!
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within
• Paid Skilled Trainings and Certifications – I-CAR and ASE

REQUIREMENTS:

• 3+ years of experience in paint operations within a collision center
• Auto Body certificate or ASE certification in refinishing preferred

ABILITIES/SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

• Ability to do consistent physical activity – reach below and above shoulder level, kneeling, bending, and squatting, and lifting objects over 50 lbs.
• Ability to read and understand instructions, written estimates, and work orders
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Work through competing priorities and adapt easily to a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment

Caliber is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Caliber uses E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions.