Automotive Painter

Caliber; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision from day 1

Weekly pay

I-CAR and ASE training

Job summary

Caliber Collision Bradenton is seeking an automotive painter to perform all-purpose duties in our busy service center. You will prepare color tint, mix paints to OEM standards, apply top coats, and ensure proper curing and masking while coordinating with the body team.

Requirements include 3+ years in paint operations, with Auto Body certificate or ASE refinishing certification preferred. We offer day-one benefits, weekly pay, and opportunities for training through I-CAR and ASE.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepare color tint and mix paints to OEM specifications.
• Apply finishes, top coat, and cure per OEM standards, ensuring proper sequencing and materials usage.
• Masking and reassembly of panels after painting and returning the vehicle to the body technician.

Skills

Paint operations

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Auto Body certificate

ASE certification (refinishing)

Job description

Service Center Bradenton

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.