Auto Painter Helper

Caliber; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision benefits

Paid vacation & holidays

Weekly pay & overtime eligibility

Training & certifications (I-CAR, ASE)

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Caliber Collision is hiring an Auto Painter Helper in Buffalo to assist in preparing vehicles for painting and support the Auto Painter to keep workflow efficient. The role includes sanding, buffing, and maintaining the paint booth and work area, contributing to high-quality, timely repairs in a production shop.

You will be required to follow Caliber and OEM standards using state-of-the-art equipment, ensuring safe and thorough vehicle repair.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform physical activities including reaching, kneeling, bending, squatting, and lifting objects over 50 lbs.
• Able to understand written and verbal instructions.
• Capable of handling multiple tasks in a fast-paced shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Auto Painter with preparing vehicles for painting.
• Assist with sanding and buffing as needed.
• Maintain paint booth and workspace in clean, organized condition.
• Collaborate with Auto Painter to ensure efficient workflow and quality.

Skills

Physical fitness

Instruction comprehension

Task prioritization

Job description

Service Center

Buffalo - Downtown

JOB SUMMARY

Caliber Collision has an immediate job opening for an Auto Painter Helper to efficiently prepare vehicles for painting in cooperation with the Auto Painter to ensure efficient workflow. Duties may include sanding and buffing and maintenance of paint booth and workspace. Auto Painter Helpers will be required to repair vehicles thoroughly, safely, and profitably in accordance with Caliber and OEM standards using our state-of-the-art equipment.

OUR AUTO PAINTER HELPERS FOR THIS POSITION CAN MAKE UP TO:

• $18.00 - $21.00 per flag hour!

BENEFITS OF JOINING THE CALIBER FAMILY

• Benefits from day one: Immediately eligible for medical, dental and vision
• Industry Comparable Pay – Paid weekly and eligible for overtime (if hourly)
• 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
• A career for life: You’ll gain hands-on experience within a production shop

REQUIREMENTS

• 1+ years of experience in paint operations within a collision center
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under Caliber’s insurance policy
• Nice to have, but not required: Previous collision experience and/or Collision Vo-Tech certification

ABILITES/SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

• Ability to do consistent physical activity – reach below and above shoulder level, kneeling, bending, and squatting, and lifting objects over 50 lbs.
• Be able to understand instructions – written and verbal
• Can prioritize competing tasks and adapt easily to a fast-paced 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.