Automotive Painter

Caliber; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Weekly pay

3M Collision Repair Products

Paid vacation & holidays

Career growth opportunities

Paid trainings and certifications (I-C

ASE

Job summary

Caliber Buffalo is seeking an Automotive Painter to perform all-purpose painting duties in our service center. You will mix and apply finishes, prepare color tint, and ensure OEM standards are met throughout the process.

Responsibilities include masking, disassembly/reassembly, and maintaining quality paint operations in a fast-paced shop. We offer competitive pay, benefits from day one, and opportunities for training and growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in paint operations within a collision center.
• Auto Body certificate or ASE certification in refinishing preferred.
• Strong reading of estimates and work orders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare color tint to match paint color and mix paints.
• Ensure formulations and top coating meet OEM standards.
• Masking, disassembly, reassembly, and finish of vehicles.

Skills

Reading & instruction comprehension

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability in fast-paced environment

Physical capability (lift 50 lbs)

Education

Auto Body certificate or ASE certification (refinishing)

Job description

Service Center

Buffalo - Downtown

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 $65,000 to $90,000 PLUS annually 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.