Automotive Painter

Caliber; Cedar Grove (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Weekly pay

Paid vacation & holidays

Career growth

Paid trainings & ASE/I-CAR

Job summary

Caliber Collision in Cedar Grove, NJ is seeking an Automotive Painter to perform all-purpose duties in our service center. You will prepare color tint to match paint colors, mix paints, and ensure formulas and top coats meet OEM standards for proper application sequences and timing.

Responsibilities include completing paint operations, removing masking, and reassembling any disassembled parts before returning the vehicle to the body technician.

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 and mix paints per OEM standards.
• Complete formulations, preparations, top coating and curing to OEM sequences.
• Ensure masking is removed and prior paint-related disassembly is reassembled before returning the vehicle to the body technician.
• Maintain a safe, organized work area to support a fast-paced shop.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Reading and instruction

Education

Auto Body certificate or ASE certification in refinishing preferred

Job description

Service Center

Cedar Grove

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: (Please remove if not located in a Salary Transparency State)

• $23.00-$25.00 per Flag Hour!

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.