Lead Painter: Classic Car Restoration Specialist

Intuit, Inc.; Justin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lead Painter position oversees the paint and finishing operations for high-end classic and vintage vehicle restorations, delivering show-quality finishes with exceptional attention to detail.

The role trains and directs other painters and body technicians, maintains strict quality standards, and manages the full process from priming to final polish to ensure the best possible restoration result.

Qualifications

• Exceptional attention to detail and advanced automotive refinishing skills.
• Ability to produce show-quality finishes on high-end restorations.
• Leadership to train and direct other painters and body technicians.

Responsibilities

• Perform complete paint and refinishing operations on classic, vintage, muscle, custom, and high-end restoration vehicles.
• Inspect vehicles and panels before paint to ensure bodywork is ready.
• Perform final blocking, sanding, sealing, priming, and refinishing.
• Mix and apply primers, sealers, basecoats, and clear coats.
• Perform paint blending and color matching when required.
• Apply specialty finishes and custom techniques.
• Maintain film thickness, gloss, and color consistency.
• Identify and correct imperfections before delivery.

Skills

Attention to detail

Leadership/Training

Show-quality finishes

Quality standards

Team communication

Tools

Paint guns

Sanding equipment

Polishers

Color matching

Primer/sealer application

Job description

The Lead Painter position oversees the paint and finishing operations for high-end classic and vintage vehicle restorations, delivering show-quality finishes with exceptional attention to detail.

The role trains and directs other painters and body technicians, maintains strict quality standards, and manages the full process from priming to final polish to ensure the best possible restoration result.