Automotive Painter

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid vacation & holidays

Weekly pay

I-CAR/ASE training

Job summary

Caliber Collision in Salem, OR is looking for an Automotive Painter to perform all-purpose duties including tint preparation, color matching, paint mixing, masking removal, and reassembly after refinishing to ensure OEM standards are met.

The position pays up to $20-26 per hour, with weekly pay and benefits from day one. Candidates should have 3+ years in paint operations in a collision center and may hold Auto Body or ASE refinishing credentials.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in paint operations within a collision center.
• Auto body certificate or ASE certification in refinishing preferred.
• Able to follow OEM standards for paint application sequence and materials usage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare color tint to match paint color and mix paints.
• Apply top coat and cure paint while maintaining OEM standards.
• Remove masking and reassemble disassembled parts after painting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reading and understanding work orders

Effective communication

Physical stamina

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.