Autobody Paint Technician

ViaOne Services; Lake Park (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Air-conditioned shop

Top-quality tools

Daily hands-on with exotic cars

Job summary

Palm Beach Ceramics, a premier autobody refinishing shop in South Florida, seeks an Autobody Paint Technician with 5–10 years hands-on experience in paint, buffing, and surface preparation. The role focuses on flawless finishes using ceramic coatings on luxury and exotic vehicles in a clean, air-conditioned shop.

The candidate will perform paint correction, depth checks with digital gauges, wet sanding, and careful coating applications, ensuring top-quality results for discerning clients.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of hands-on autobody painting, prep, and buffing experience.
• Strong understanding of clear coats and paint systems.
• Sharp eye for detailing imperfections and coating lines.
• Reliable, punctual, and careful around high-value vehicles.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Paint correction and buffing to remove scratches and hazing.
• Check paint depth with digital gauge to avoid burning through edges.
• Wet sanding and preparation including clay bars and iron removers.
• Apply liquid ceramic coatings and buff to a pristine finish.
• Touch-ups and further wet sanding as needed to ensure flawless panels.
• Quality checks on all panels before delivery.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality mindset

Reliability

Tools

Digital paint gauge

Rotary polisher

Dual-action polisher

Clay bars

Job description

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Staffing Full Time Manual Labor Lake Park, FL, US

Salary Range: $21.00 To $25.00 Hourly

Location: West Palm Beach, FL

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay:$21.00 – $25.00 per hour

About the Opportunity

We are hiring for this position on behalf of our client, Palm Beach Ceramics.

Palm Beach Ceramics is a top-rated shop in South Florida that protects and restores high-end cars.They specialize in deep paint cleaning,scratch removal,and long-lasting ceramic coatings.They work on luxury,exotic,and classic vehicles with great care and attention to detail.

We are looking for a skilled Autobody Paint Technician with 5 to 10 years of hands-on experience working with car paint, buffing, and surface prep.

If you know car paint inside and out and want to work in a clean,air-conditioned shop instead of a dusty booth,this job is for you.In this role,quality comes first.You will remove paint flaws,smooth out clear coats,and seal exotic cars with high-end ceramic coatings so they look brand new.

Key Responsibilities

Paint Correction & Buffing: Use rotary and dual-action polishers to safely remove scratches, swirl marks, water spots, and haze from clear coats.

Check Paint Depth: Use a digital paint gauge to measure clear coat thickness so you never burn through thin spots or body edges.

Wet Sanding & Prep: Wash cars thoroughly, remove embedded dirt with clay bars and iron removers, and wipe down panels with alcohol to leave the surface clean and oil‑free.

Apply Ceramic Coatings: Spread liquid ceramic coatings evenly over panels, watch for the coating to flash (dry), and buff it flat without leaving streaks or high spots.

Touch-Ups & Wet Sanding: Fill paint chips, wet‑sand rough spots flat, and polish them smooth before applying coatings.

Quality Checks: Inspect every panel under bright inspection lights to make sure the paint is flawless before the customer picks it up.

What We Are Looking For

Experience: 5 to 10 years of real shop experience as an autobody painter, paint prepper, or expert paint buffer.

Paint Knowledge: A strong understanding of clear coats, paint hardness, sanding papers, pads, and compounds.

Sharp Eye for Detail: The ability to spot tiny scratches, swirl marks, or coating lines that most people miss.

Work Ethic: Reliable, on time, and careful when driving and working around very expensive vehicles.

Driver’s License: A valid driver’s license with a clean record.

Benefits & Work Environment

Pay:$21.00 – $25.00 per hour (based on experience).

Clean,well-lit,fully air-conditioned indoor shop (no hot open bays or heavy paint fumes).

Top-quality tools,polishers,lights,and products provided.

Daily hands‑on work with rare,high-end,and exotic cars.