Automotive Painter

Caliber; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision from day 1

Weekly pay

Paid vacations & holidays

Career growth - promote from within

I-CAR and ASE trainings

Job summary

Caliber Collision in Salem, OR is seeking an Automotive Painter to perform all-purpose duties including tint preparation, paint mixing, and ensuring OEM standards are met. Responsibilities include masking, reassembly, and returning vehicles to body technicians after paint operations.

This role offers benefits from day one, weekly pay, and opportunities for skill certification through I-CAR and ASE programs.

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 formulations to OEM standards.
• Ensure top coating, curing and sequence adhere to OEM recommendations.
• Masking removed and prior paint disassembly reassembled before returning to body technician.

Skills

Reading instructions

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Auto Body certificate or ASE certification

Job description

Service Center

Salem OR - Hoyt St

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:

• $20-26 per Hour or 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.