Automotive Painter

calibercollision; Alcoa (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision from day one

Industry-competitive pay

Paid vacation & holidays

Career growth opportunities

Paid trainings and certifications (I-C

ASE training

Job summary

Caliber Collision is seeking an Automotive Painter at our Alcoa, TN location to perform all-purpose paint operations, tint matching, and color formulation per OEM standards. You will mix paints, apply top coats, mask as needed, and ensure disassembly is properly reassembled before returning the vehicle to the body technician, while maintaining safety and quality.

Experience with 3M collision repair products and reading estimates is helpful.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of paint operations experience in a collision center.
• Auto Body certificate or ASE refinishing certification preferred.
• Ability to read and understand written estimates and work orders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare color tint to match paint color and mix paints according to OEM standards.
• Apply top coatings, ensure proper curing, and complete masking/removal tasks.
• Reassemble any disassembled parts and return vehicle to the body tech after painting.

Skills

Paint operations experience

Reading instructions & estimates

Effective communication

Teamwork & collaboration

Education

Auto Body certificate or ASE certification in refinishing

Job description

Service Center

Alcoa - Northpark 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.

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.