Automotive Painter

Caliber Collision; Nicholasville (KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid trainings (I-CAR, ASE)

Weekly pay

Job summary

Caliber Collision in Nicholasville, KY is hiring an Automotive Painter. The role requires applying paints per OEM standards, tint preparation, and proper curing while ensuring masked areas are correctly handled and reassembly is completed before handing back to the body technician.

The position offers full-time hours with benefits and opportunities for training. Candidates should have 3+ years of paint ops experience; ASE or Auto Body certification is preferred.

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 and mix paints to OEM specs.
• Apply top coats and ensure proper curing and masking removal.
• Reassemble disassembled components and coordinate with body techs.
• Read and follow written estimates and work orders and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Paint operations

Reading estimates

Team collaboration

Verbal communication

Education

Auto Body certificate or ASE in refinishing

Job description

## Automotive PainterApply: Nicholasville, KY: Full time: Posted Today: R0225000**Service Center**Nicholasville - Wilson Dr**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: (Please remove if not located in a Salary Transparency State)*** [Enter hourly or flag rate] per Hour or Flag Hour EX: $18.00-$20.00 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.**