Automotive Painter Helper - Full-Time Training & Growth

SOUTHWEST TMS LLC; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Full-time employment

Training opportunities

Job summary

Optimum Collision is seeking a motivated Body Shop Painter Helper to join the Mazda location’s collision repair team. You will assist with vehicle preparation, painting operations, shop organization, and general body shop duties, with training provided for the right candidate.

The role offers competitive hourly pay ($14-$20) based on experience, full-time hours, and opportunities for skill development in automotive painting within a supportive dealership environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive painting or collision repair is a plus.
• Willingness to learn and take direction.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced shop environment.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and perform physical shop duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior technicians with vehicle preparation and painting tasks.
• Priming, sanding, masking, taping, washing and preparing vehicles for painting.
• Buffing and polishing.
• Clean and prepare panels and work areas.
• Assist with paint mixing and materials as directed.
• Move and position vehicles as needed and maintain clean work areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Willingness to learn

Reliability

Tools

Spray guns

Paint mixing

Job description

Optimum Collision is seeking a motivated Body Shop Painter Helper to join the Mazda location’s collision repair team. You will assist with vehicle preparation, painting operations, shop organization, and general body shop duties, with training provided for the right candidate.

The role offers competitive hourly pay ($14-$20) based on experience, full-time hours, and opportunities for skill development in automotive painting within a supportive dealership environment.