Automotive Paint Technician: Color Mastery & Production

Kaizen Collision Center; Delta (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Kaizen Collision Center in Delta, Colorado is seeking an experienced Automotive Paint Technician to join a busy shop. You will deliver high-quality finishes, color-match challenging tones, and produce in a fast-paced environment while preserving accuracy and consistency.

We offer competitive flag-hour pay ranging from $28 to $30 per hour, based on experience and qualifications, with an emphasis on efficiency without compromising quality.

Qualifications

• Professional collision refinishing experience is required.
• Strong color-matching skills.
• Experience with modern automotive paint systems.
• Strong knowledge of surface preparation and refinishing.
• Proven ability to perform in a busy collision environment.
• High personal standards for finished work.
• Dependability and a strong work ethic.
• ICAR and/or OEM certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consistent, high-quality automotive finishes.
• Mix and accurately match colors.
• Handle difficult color matches and blends.
• Prepare panels for refinishing.
• Apply primers, basecoats, and clearcoats.
• Produce clean blends and transitions.
• Identify and correct paint imperfections.
• Follow OEM refinishing procedures.
• Keep the booth and work area organized.
• Work with body technicians and production to keep vehicles moving.
• Balance quality and production every day.

Skills

Color matching

Modern automotive paints

Surface preparation

Quality workmanship

Dependable

ICAR/OEM certs a plus

Job description

Kaizen Collision Center in Delta, Colorado is seeking an experienced Automotive Paint Technician to join a busy shop. You will deliver high-quality finishes, color-match challenging tones, and produce in a fast-paced environment while preserving accuracy and consistency.

We offer competitive flag-hour pay ranging from $28 to $30 per hour, based on experience and qualifications, with an emphasis on efficiency without compromising quality.