Auto Body Painter - Precision Finishes Specialist

T-Body Collision; Mount Clare (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

T-Body Collision in Mount Clare, IL, is seeking an Auto Body Painter to prepare and paint automotive surfaces, mask areas, and ensure top-quality finishes. The role involves sanding, priming, base and clear coats, and maintaining painting equipment in a production setting.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of auto body painting experience, strong surface-prep knowledge, paint-mixing skills, and a focus on safety and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of auto body painting experience.
• Strong knowledge of surface prep and painting techniques.
• Ability to mix and match paints and use spray guns.
• Safety-conscious with PPE use.
• Ability to follow written or verbal instructions and maintain quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces and apply paint to exterior automotive surfaces.
• Mask glass, trim, and other areas not to be painted.
• Sand, clean and prep surfaces; apply primer, base coats and clear coats.
• Maintain spray guns and painting equipment; clean after use.
• Inspect finished paintwork for quality.
• Assist with body work to prepare vehicles for painting.

Skills

Auto body painting

Spray gun usage

Paint mixing

Safety awareness

Tools

Spray guns

Painting equipment

Job description

T-Body Collision in Mount Clare, IL, is seeking an Auto Body Painter to prepare and paint automotive surfaces, mask areas, and ensure top-quality finishes. The role involves sanding, priming, base and clear coats, and maintaining painting equipment in a production setting.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of auto body painting experience, strong surface-prep knowledge, paint-mixing skills, and a focus on safety and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.