Automotive Painter

Caliber; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from day one

Industry Comparable Pay

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Career growth opportunities

Paid Skilled Trainings and Certs

Job summary

Caliber is hiring an Automotive Painter in Louisville, KY, to perform all-purpose duties related to paint preparation, color matching, mixing, and coating per OEM standards. The role includes masking, curing, and reassembly before handing the vehicle back to the body technician.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of paint operations experience in a collision center and may hold an Auto Body certificate or ASE certification. Training and certifications are supported as part of career growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of paint operations experience in a collision center.
• Auto body certificate or ASE certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare color tint and mix paints according to OEM standards.
• Apply paint, masking, and curing per standard procedures.
• Verify color matches and ensure proper surface preparation before coating.
• Reassemble any disassembled components and deliver the vehicle to the body technician.

Skills

Physical stamina

Reading work orders

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Auto Body certificate or ASE certification

Job description

Service Center

Louisville - Dixie Hwy

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.