Automotive Painter

calibercollision; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Weekly pay

3M collision repair products

Paid vacation & holidays

Career growth opportunities

I-CAR and ASE training

Job summary

Caliber Collision in Des Moines is seeking an Automotive Painter to perform all-purpose duties, including tinting, mixing paints, and ensuring OEM standards are met. The role involves masking, disassembly, and reassembly before handing the vehicle back to the body technician.

We offer benefits from day one, paid vacation and holidays, weekly pay, and opportunities for career growth. Training through I-CAR and ASE is provided to support professional development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in paint operations within a collision center.
• Auto Body certificate or ASE certification in refinishing preferred.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Prepare color tint to match paint color and mix paint formulations.
• Apply top coats and ensure OEM standards for sequencing and materials usage.
• Ensure masking is removed and reassembly completed before returning the vehicle to the body technician.
• Maintain a clean, safe paint area and follow shop procedures.

Skills

3+ years painting experience

Read and understand work orders

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Education

Auto Body certificate or ASE certification in refinishing

Job description

Service Center

Des Moines - NW Prairie 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
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions.

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.