Auto Painter

Opti Staffing; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time opportunity

Consistent weekday schedule

Opportunity to develop painting skills

Job summary

Opti Staffing is seeking an experienced Auto Painter for a Tukwila, WA location. The role focuses on preparing, sanding, masking, priming, and applying paint to fleet vehicles using spray equipment in a production setting.

You will match colors, maintain high-quality finishes, and ensure safety and efficiency. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required; the job offers a full-time weekday schedule.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of automotive or fleet painting experience.
• Experience sanding, masking, priming, and paint preparation.
• Experience mixing and applying paint with spray equipment.
• Valid driver's license.
• Reliable transportation.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work safely and efficiently in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare box trucks, fleet vehicles, and other equipment for painting.
• Sand, mask, prime, and prepare surfaces for paint.
• Mix and apply automotive paint using spray equipment.
• Match colors and maintain high-quality finishes.
• Restore and enhance the appearance of fleet vehicles.
• Follow job specifications and customer requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines.
• Complete work efficiently while maintaining quality.

Skills

Auto painting

Sanding & masking

Paint preparation

Spray painting

Valid driver’s license

Reliable transportation

Attention to detail

Safety in production environments

Tools

Spray equipment

Paint booth

Job description

AUTO PAINTER Position: Auto Painter Location: Tukwila, WA Pay: $25–$35/hr DOE Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM

WHO WE ARE

Opti Staffing Group is hiring an experienced Auto Painter for a locally owned and family-operated business in Tukwila. Founded in 1982, the company has grown from a small fleet repair shop into a trusted full-service repair facility specializing in diesel truck and trailer repairs. Their facility includes a 60-foot paint booth capable of handling a wide variety of fleet vehicles and equipment. They take pride in quality workmanship, keeping equipment running smoothly, and providing excellent customer service.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Prepare box trucks, fleet vehicles, and other equipment for painting
• Sand, mask, prime, and otherwise prepare vehicle surfaces for paint
• Mix and apply automotive paint using spray equipment
• Match colors and maintain consistent, high-quality finishes
• Restore and enhance the appearance of fleet vehicles
• Follow job specifications and customer requirements
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Follow all applicable safety procedures and guidelines
• Complete work efficiently while maintaining quality standards

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

• $25–$35/hr DOE
• Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
• Full-time opportunity
• Consistent weekday schedule
• Work with a variety of fleet vehicles and equipment
• Opportunity to utilize and further develop your painting skills

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE

• At least 2 years of automotive or fleet painting experience
• Experience with sanding, masking, priming, and paint preparation
• Experience mixing and applying paint with spray equipment
• Valid driver's license
• Reliable transportation
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work safely and efficiently in a production environment

THE MUSTS

• 2+ years of painting experience
• Valid driver's license
• Reliable personal transportation
• Experience with spray painting and surface preparation

PREFERRED

• Fleet, truck, trailer, or heavy-duty vehicle painting experience
• Experience with color matching
• Experience working in a large paint booth
• Automotive body repair or refinishing experience