Automotive Painter

calibercollision; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision from day one

Weekly pay

Paid vacation & holidays

Career growth opportunities

I-CAR & ASE trainings

3M products

Job summary

Caliber Collision is seeking an Automotive Painter at our Whittier uptown center. This role performs paint operations, color matching, tint preparation, masking, top coating and precise reassembly to OEM standards. Eligible applicants should have 3+ years of collision-center paint experience and ASE/I-CAR certifications are a plus.

We offer weekly pay and benefits from day one. Join a team focused on quality workmanship and customer satisfaction.

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, mix paints and ensure OEM standards for application.
• Handle masking, top coating, curing and reassembly for return to body technician.
• Ensure correct formulations, materials usage and sequencing for each job.
• Maintain safe, clean work area and communicate progress as needed.

Skills

Physical fitness

Reading instructions

Verbal & written communication

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Education

Auto Body certificate or ASE in refinishing

Job description

Service Center Whittier - Uptown

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:

$21.00 commission

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

Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.

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.