Automotive Painter

Caliber Collision; Marion (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Caliber Collision is seeking an Automotive Painter to join their team in Marion. This role involves preparing and applying paint according to OEM standards, ensuring quality and adherence to detailed specifications. The position offers competitive pay, benefits from day one, and opportunities for career advancement through paid training and certifications.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits from day one

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Paid skilled trainings and certifications

Industry comparable pay, paid weekly

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 paint colors.
• Ensure all formulations and preparations meet OEM standards.
• Complete paint operations and remove masking before returning vehicles.

Skills

Effective verbal communication

Effective written communication

Ability to lift over 50 lbs

Physical activity (kneeling, bending, etc.)

Ability to adapt to fast-paced environment

Education

Auto Body certificate

ASE certification in refinishing

Tools

3M Collision Repair Products

Job description

Service Center

Marion

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