Automotive Painter

Caliber Collision; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Caliber Collision is seeking an experienced Automotive Painter to join their team in Hickory, NC. The role involves preparing and mixing paint, ensuring compliance with OEM standards, and completing all paint operations before vehicle return. Join a company that values career growth and offers extensive benefits from day one.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision benefits from day one

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Paid skilled trainings and certifications

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in paint operations within a collision center.

Responsibilities

• Prepare color tint to match paint color and mix paint colors.
• Ensure all paint operations are complete and all masking is removed.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work in a collaborative environment

Ability to read and understand instructions

Education

Auto Body certificate

ASE certification in refinishing

Job description

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
• 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