Automotive Painter

Caliber; East Moline (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Weekly pay

Vacation & holidays

Career growth

I-CAR & ASE training

Job summary

Caliber Collision is seeking an Automotive Painter at our East Moline service center. The role involves preparing color tint to match paint, mixing paints, and ensuring OEM standards are met for sequencing, timing, and materials usage.

You will complete paint operations, verify masking removal, and ensure prior disassembly steps are properly reassembled before handing the vehicle back 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.
• Mix and apply paint colors while ensuring OEM standards are followed.
• Ensure masking is removed and prior paint-related disassembly is reassembled before returning the vehicle to the body technician.

Skills

Physical stamina

Reading instructions

Verbal communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Auto Body certificate or ASE in refinishing

Job description

Service Center

East Moline

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.