Automotive Painter

Caliber; Alcoa (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Weekly pay

Paid vacation

Career growth

I-CAR & ASE training

Job summary

Caliber Collision in Alcoa, TN is hiring an Automotive Painter to prepare color tint, mix paints, and apply top coats following OEM standards. You will ensure formulations, masking, and reassembly are completed before returning vehicles to the body shop.

This role offers paid weekly wages, benefits from day one, and opportunities for training through I-CAR and ASE. Candidates should have 3+ years in collision center paint operations and preferably an Auto Body certificate or ASE refinishing

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare color tint to match paint color.
• Mix paint colors and ensure formulations meet OEM standards.
• Apply top coat and cure per OEM standards.
• Ensure masking is removed and all disassembly reassembled before returning the vehicle to the body technician.

Skills

Paint operations

OE color matching

Read work orders

Team player

Safety conscious

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.