Body Shop Painter: OEM-Quality Refinishes & Growth

Kunes Auto Group; Hastings (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Daily Pay Options

Employee Discounts on Vehicles, Parts,

Ongoing Training and Professional Dev

Job summary

Kunes Auto Group in Hastings, MN is seeking a Body Shop Technician with strong painting/refinishing experience to join our Body Shop team. The ideal candidate will restore vehicles to pre-accident condition with precision, safety, and efficiency.

Responsibilities include performing structural and non-structural repairs, repainting panels, color matching, and maintaining tools and workspaces while following OEM standards and safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of collision repair experience with painting/refinishing.
• Own spray guns and tools.
• Proficient in color matching, tinting, and blending across major paint systems.
• Knowledge of modern vehicle construction, repair techniques, and safety standards.
• Valid driver's license with clean record; I-CAR certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural and non-structural repairs per OEM standards.
• Repair, refinishing, and align body panels and parts.
• Prep surfaces and apply paint for OEM-quality finishes.
• Mix paints and match colors to ensure seamless blends.
• Work with estimators, painters, and parts to maintain workflow.
• Follow repair orders and document work performed.
• Maintain tools and workspace; ensure safety.

Skills

5+ years experience

Own spray guns and tools

Color matching & tinting

Vehicle construction knowledge

Welding & frame machines

Problem solving & attention to detail

Clean driving record

I-CAR certs preferred

Tools

Spray equipment

Frame machines

Welding equipment

Job description

Kunes Auto Group in Hastings, MN is seeking a Body Shop Technician with strong painting/refinishing experience to join our Body Shop team. The ideal candidate will restore vehicles to pre-accident condition with precision, safety, and efficiency.

Responsibilities include performing structural and non-structural repairs, repainting panels, color matching, and maintaining tools and workspaces while following OEM standards and safety guidelines.