Combo Body Tech & Painter - Flexible Schedule & Growth

Thermo King Northeast; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

FSA

401(k) with company match

Paid factory training

Certification reimbursements

Flexible scheduling

Generous PTO

Uniform program

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

DeVivo Collision Centers in East Hartford is hiring a Combo Body Technician/Painter to perform collision repairs and automotive refinishing from prep to paint. The role requires the ability to independently complete repairs and maintain high-quality craftsmanship in a modern shop.

We offer competitive hourly pay, medical, dental, life insurance, FSA, and a 401(k) with company match, plus paid factory training and growth opportunities within a well-established organization.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as both an Auto Body Technician and Automotive Painter.
• Knowledge of paint systems, collision repair techniques, and industry best practices.
• Ability to complete repairs independently from start to finish.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality craftsmanship.

Responsibilities

• Perform collision and body repairs on a variety of vehicles.
• Prepare repaired surfaces for refinishing (sanding, grinding, feather-edge).
• Mix, match, and apply automotive paint and coatings.
• Perform final finishing, buffing, and quality inspections.
• Maintain equipment and work areas in accordance with safety standards.
• Ensure all repairs meet company and customer quality expectations.
• Collaborate effectively with team members to hit shop workflow and production targets.

Skills

Auto body technician

Automotive painter

Job description

DeVivo Collision Centers in East Hartford is hiring a Combo Body Technician/Painter to perform collision repairs and automotive refinishing from prep to paint. The role requires the ability to independently complete repairs and maintain high-quality craftsmanship in a modern shop.

We offer competitive hourly pay, medical, dental, life insurance, FSA, and a 401(k) with company match, plus paid factory training and growth opportunities within a well-established organization.