Automotive Painter

Caliber; Warrensburg (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly pay

3M products

Career growth

I-CAR & ASE training

Job summary

Caliber Collision in Warrensburg seeks an Automotive Painter for a temporary role with potential to become permanent. The painter will prepare color tint, mix paints, and apply coatings following OEM standards, ensuring proper sequence and materials usage.

The role includes masking, reassembly, and collaboration with body technicians. Requirements include 3+ years in paint operations at a collision center; Auto Body certificate or ASE refinishing preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in paint operations within a collision center.
• Auto Body certificate or ASE certification in refinishing preferred.
• Ability to read and follow work orders and OEM standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare color tint to match paint color and mix paints.
• Ensure formulations and top coatings meet OEM standards.
• Masking, disassembly, reassembly, and quality checks before return.

Skills

Paint operations

Reading work orders

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Auto Body certificate

ASE certification in refinishing (preferred)

I-CAR training

Job description

Service Center

Warrensburg

JOB SUMMARY

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION THAT MAY LEAD TO PERMANENT

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

• Comparable Pay - Paid weekly
• State of the Art Products - 3M Collision Repair Products
• 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.