Lead Automotive Custom Painter | Earn Up to $50/Hour

Torque Motorsports; Damsel (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Training opportunities

Employee discounts on parts & custom工作

Job summary

Torque Motorsports in Missouri seeks an experienced Lead Painter / Custom Automotive Painter to lead show-quality paint work on custom trucks, cars, Jeeps, and UTVs. You will manage paint operations, bodywork prep, and finish applications in a high-performance shop.

Requires 2+ years of automotive painting, strong multi-stage finishes, and attention to detail. Benefits include PTO, training, and employee discounts on parts and custom work.

Qualifications

• 2+ years professional automotive painting experience.
• Strong background in custom paint, multi-stage, and specialty finishes.
• Must deliver flawless, high-end results.
• Experience with bodywork and paint prep.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead all paint operations for custom builds and restorations.
• Perform bodywork, sanding, priming, masking, and paint prep.
• Mix, match, and apply high-quality automotive paints.
• Execute custom finishes, multi-stage paint jobs, and specialty coatings.
• Inspect completed work to ensure show-quality standards.
• Collaborate with fabrication and body teams on project flow.
• Maintain paint booth, equipment, and a clean, safe workspace.

Skills

Automotive painting experience

Custom paint & finishes

Paint prep

Attention to detail

Job description

Lead Painter / Custom Painter

$25 - $50 per Hour Depending on Experience
+ Great Benefits!

At Least 2 Years’ Automotive Paint Experience Required

Torque Motorsports, Missouri’s award ‑ winning custom build center, is seeking an experienced Lead Painter / Custom Automotive Painter to join our high ‑ performance team. You’ll take the lead on show ‑ quality paint work for custom trucks, cars, Jeeps, and UTVs, delivering flawless finishes that match the craftsmanship our shop is known for.

Why Work for Us?

• Voted Missouri's Best Custom Build Trucks and Cars 4 years running!
• Creative, exciting custom projects
• Growing shop with advancement opportunities
• Supportive team culture
• Employee discounts on parts and custom work
• PTO
• Training opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all paint operations for custom builds and restorations
• Perform bodywork, sanding, priming, masking, and paint prep
• Mix, match, and apply high ‑ quality automotive paints
• Execute custom finishes, multi ‑ stage paint jobs, and specialty coatings
• Inspect completed work to ensure show ‑ quality standards
• Collaborate with fabrication and body teams on project flow
• Maintain paint booth, equipment, and a clean, safe workspace

Qualifications:

• 2+ years professional automotive painting experience
• Strong background in custom paint, multi ‑ stage, and specialty finishes
• Ability to deliver flawless, high ‑ end results
• Experience with bodywork and paint prep
• Strong attention to detail and pride in craftsmanship
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship and be a current resident.
• Pre-employment background checks are required, including MVR, and drug screening.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered regardless of ethnicity, nationality, gender, veteran or disability status, religion, age, gender orientation or other protected status.