Body Shop Technician & Painter

Nix Companies, Inc.; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Nix Companies, Inc. is seeking an experienced Body Shop Technician / Painter to repair, fabricate, and paint commercial vehicles. This role covers panel repair, surface prep, blending, refinishing, and detailing from start to finish.

The ideal candidate has hands-on body repair or automotive painting experience and can work independently or with a team to meet project deadlines while upholding quality standards.

Qualifications

• Hands-on body repair or automotive painting experience.
• Ability to operate body shop and paint equipment.
• Welding, fabrication, grinding, or metal finishing is a plus.
• Attention to detail and safe work practices.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform body and collision repairs on commercial vehicles.
• Repair, straighten, or replace damaged body panels.
• Welding, fabrication, grinding, and metal finishing as needed.
• Prepare vehicles for paint: sanding, masking, priming.
• Mix and apply basecoat and clearcoat systems.
• Paint blending, refinishing, and touch-up work.
• Final detailing and quality inspection.
• Operate body shop and paint equipment safely.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe work area.
• Handle tools, paint products, and materials properly.
• Meet repair timelines with quality workmanship.
• Communicate repair needs and progress with the team.

Skills

Body repair experience

Automotive painting

Welding/fabrication

Detail oriented

Team player

Tools

Body shop equipment

Paint equipment

Job description

Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced Body Shop Technician / Painter to perform body repair, fabrication, and paint work on commercial trucks, trailers, buses, vans, and other commercial vehicles. This position is responsible for completing repairs from start to finish, including damaged panel repair and replacement, surface preparation, paint application, blending, refinishing, and final detailing. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience in body repair and/or automotive painting, takes pride in quality workmanship, and is comfortable working independently as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform body and collision repairs on commercial trucks, trailers, buses, vans, and other commercial vehicles.
• Repair, straighten, or replace damaged body panels and components.
• Perform basic welding, fabrication, grinding, and metal finishing as needed.
• Prepare vehicles and components for paint, including sanding, masking, surface preparation, and priming.
• Mix and apply automotive and commercial coatings, including basecoat and clearcoat systems.
• Perform paint blending, color matching, refinishing, and touch-up work.
• Complete final detailing and inspect finished work for quality.
• Operate common body shop, fabrication, and paint equipment safely and effectively.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Properly handle and maintain tools, equipment, paint products, and materials.
• Complete quality work while meeting established repair timelines.
• Communicate with other team members regarding repair needs, progress, and potential issues.

Qualifications

• Previous body repair and/or automotive painting experience preferred.
• Experience with welding, fabrication, grinding, or metal finishing is a plus.
• Commercial truck, trailer, or heavy-equipment repair experience is a plus.
• Ability to operate common body shop and paint equipment.
• Familiarity with surface preparation, primers, basecoat, clearcoat, and refinishing processes.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
• Ability to follow repair specifications and established procedures.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and able to manage work efficiently.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who takes pride in producing clean, professional work and understands that the finished product matters. This role is a good fit for someone with body shop, collision repair, automotive paint, commercial vehicle, or similar hands‑on experience who wants to put those skills to work on a variety of projects.