Automotive Painter

Caliber; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid weekly

3M collision repair products

Paid vacation & holidays

Career growth opportunities

I-CAR and ASE trainings

Job summary

Caliber Collision in Cedar Rapids is hiring an Automotive Painter to perform all-purpose duties, including color tint preparation, paint mixing, and application that meets OEM standards. Responsibilities include masking, disassembly/reassembly, and ensuring timely return of vehicles to body technicians.

The role offers day-one benefits (medical, dental, vision), paid vacation, weekly pay, career growth opportunities, and access to I-CAR and ASE training to advance in the trade.

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.
• Ensure formulations, prep, top coat, and curing meet OEM standards.
• Perform masking removal and reassembly after painting.
• Return vehicle to body technician after paint operations are complete.

Skills

Paint operations

Reading work orders

Verbal communication

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Education

Auto Body certificate

ASE certification in refinishing

Job description

Service Center

Cedar Rapids - Dodge Rd

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.