Automotive Painter

Caliber; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance from

Weekly pay

Paid vacation & holidays

Career growth opportunities

I-CAR and ASE trainings

Job summary

Caliber Collision is seeking an experienced Automotive Painter in Cedar Rapids, IA to perform all painting duties in a collision center environment. You will prepare paints, mix colors to OEM specs, apply coatings, and ensure proper masking and reassembly before the vehicle returns to the body technician.

The role requires 3+ years of paint operations experience and an Auto Body certificate or ASE refinishing certification is preferred. Eligible to work in the U.S., with benefits and weekly pay.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in paint operations within a collision center.
• Auto Body certificate or ASE certification in refinishing preferred.
• Ability to read and understand written estimates and work orders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare color tint and mix paints to OEM standards.
• Apply paint, perform top coating and curing per OEM sequences.
• Ensure masking removal and reassembly before returning the vehicle to the body technician.

Skills

Reading instructions

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Education

Auto Body certificate

ASE refinishing certification

Job description

Service Center

Cedar Rapids - Southwest

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.