Automotive Painter

Caliber; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision from day 1

Weekly pay

Paid vacation & holidays

Career growth opportunities

I-CAR and ASE training

Job summary

Caliber Collision in Fort Wayne is seeking an automotive painter to perform all-purpose duties including tinting, mixing and applying paints, and ensuring OEM standards are met throughout the process. The role requires careful masking, curing, and reassembly before handing off to the body technician.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in paint operations at a collision center and an Auto Body certificate or ASE refinishing certification.

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, preparations, top coating and curing meet OEM standards.
• Reassemble all disassemblies and remove masking before returning vehicle to body tech.

Skills

Paint operations experience

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Auto Body certificate

ASE certification in refinishing

Job description

Service Center

Fort Wayne - West

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:

• $24.00 - $28.00 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.