Automotive Paint Prep Specialist - Growth & Training

calibercollision; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Overtime eligible (hourly)

Paid vacation & holidays

Career growth opportunities

I-CAR and ASE trainings

Paid skilled trainings

Job summary

Caliber Collision is hiring an Auto Painter Helper at the Charlotte South service center to support painting operations and prep vehicles for the painter. You will assist with sanding, buffing, and maintaining the paint booth and workspace, ensuring safety and adherence to OEM standards using modern equipment.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year experience in paint operations in a collision center; 18+ years old with a valid driver's license. Collision experience or Vo-Tech certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in paint operations within a collision center.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be eligible for Caliber's insurance coverage.
• Nice to have: previous collision experience and/or Collision Vo-Tech certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles for painting in cooperation with the Auto Painter to ensure efficient workflow.
• Perform sanding and buffing as needed and help maintain paint booth and workspace.
• Assist Auto Painter in repairing vehicles safely and in accordance with Caliber and OEM standards using state‑of‑the‑art equipment.

Skills

Paint operations experience

Driver's license

Collision experience

Job description

Caliber Collision is hiring an Auto Painter Helper at the Charlotte South service center to support painting operations and prep vehicles for the painter. You will assist with sanding, buffing, and maintaining the paint booth and workspace, ensuring safety and adherence to OEM standards using modern equipment.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year experience in paint operations in a collision center; 18+ years old with a valid driver's license. Collision experience or Vo-Tech certification is a plus.