Automotive Paint Technician

Caliber Collision; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Weekly pay

Paid vacation & holidays

Paid trainings & certifications

Job summary

Caliber Collision Syracuse — West Genesee is hiring an Automotive Painter to perform all-purpose paint duties, including tint matching, tinting, masking, top coating, curing, and reassembly to OEM standards. The role emphasizes precision, safety, and teamwork in a fast-paced collision center environment.

Earn between $60,000 and $100,000 annually, depending on experience. Benefits start day one, weekly pay, paid vacation, and opportunities for training with I-CAR and ASE certifications.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in paint operations within a collision center.
• Reading and understanding written estimates, instructions, and work orders.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with others.

Responsibilities

• Prepare color tint to match paint color and mix paints to OEM standards.
• Perform all-purpose paint operations including masking, top coating, curing, and reassembly.
• Ensure proper application sequence, materials usage, and adherence to OEM specifications.

Skills

Paint operations

Reading & interpreting work orders

Education

Auto Body certificate or ASE certification in refinishing

Job description

Service Center Syracuse - West Genesee

JOB SUMMARY

Caliber Collision has an immediate job opening for an Automotive Painter to perform all-purpose duties, which may include, but not limited to: Preparing color tint to match paint color, mixing paint colors and ensuring all formulations, preparations, top coating and curing meet original equipment manufacturer (OEM) recommended standards for proper application sequence, timing and materials usage, ensuring that all paint operations are complete, all masking is removed, and all prior paint-related disassembly have been reassembled prior to returning the vehicle to the body technician.

OUR AUTOMOTIVE PAINTER FOR THIS POSITION CAN MAKE UP TO:

Flat Rate pay of $60,000 to $100,000 PLUS based on experience.

BENEFITS OF JOINING THE CALIBER FAMILY

• Benefits from day one – Immediately eligible for medical, dental and vision
• Industry Comparable Pay – Paid weekly
• 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

REQUIREMENTS:

• 3+ years of experience in paint operations within a collision center
• Auto Body certificate or ASE certification in refinishing preferred

ABILITIES/SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE

• Ability to do consistent physical activity – reach below and above shoulder level, kneeling, bending, and squatting, and lifting objects over 50 lbs.
• Ability to read and understand instructions, written estimates, and work orders
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Work through competing priorities and adapt easily to a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work in a collaborative 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.

About Caliber

Founded in 1997, the Caliber portfolio of brands has grown to more than 1,600 centers nationwide and features a full range of complementary automotive services, including Caliber Collision, one of the nation's largest auto collision repair providers across more than 40 states and Caliber Auto Glass for glass repair and replacement.

Caliber was recognized as the only company of its kind to make the Forbes list of "America's Best Large Employers," an honor awarded to companies with high employee satisfaction.

Caliber was also the only auto service provider to receive an Inc. 2021 Best in Business gold medal in the Extra-Large Company (500+ employees) category, recognizing Caliber for going above and beyond to make a positive impact.

With the purpose of Restoring the Rhythm of Your Life® Caliber's more than 25,000 teammates are committed to getting customers back on the road safely—and back to the rhythm of their lives—every day.

Dedicated to providing an outstanding customer experience, Caliber continues to rank among the highest customer satisfaction scores in the industry.

Caliber is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.

Learn more about Caliber at caliber.com.

At Caliber, our purpose is Restoring the Rhythm of Your Life®. It drives us. It's the promise we make to our guests AND our teammates. These five core values help us deliver on that promise everyday.

Caliber provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including (but not limited to) recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training

Caliber provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact [e-mail].