Paint Technician

Jobtailor; La Habra (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in La Habra, CA seeks an experienced Paint Refinisher to perform refinish work per specs, match colors, mix paints, and apply OEM-standard finishes. You will monitor surfaces for flaws and verify color consistency, communicating vehicle stage throughout the paint process.

Requirements include ICAR certifications, certifications in paint procedures, prior refinish experience, and the ability to receive and follow directions; background check is required.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in applying paint per specs to automotive surfaces.
• Ability to match colors using charts and color specs.
• Experience with mixing paints to OEM color formulas.
• Identify and correct defects during painting process.
• Apply decorative designs per blueprints using tools.
• Communicate vehicle stage clearly throughout the process.

Responsibilities

• Perform refinish work according to specs.
• Match paint colors to charts.
• Communicate vehicle stage in paint process.
• Monitor operations to identify defects and causes.
• Mix and thin paints using tools.
• Follow OEM standards for blending, topcoat, and curing.
• Apply logos/designs using brushes or sprayers.
• Verify paint consistency.
• Layout logos or designs per blueprint specs.

Skills

Paint application

Color matching

Paint mixing

Flaw identification

Design application

Ability to give direction

Reliable work history

Tools

Power mixing equipment

Paint sprayers

Measuring instruments

Job description

• Performs all refinish work according to specs.
• Match colors of paint following specified color charts.
• Responsible for communicating vehicles stage in paint process.
• Monitor painting operations to identify flaws, such as blisters or streaks and correct their causes.
• Mix paints to match color specifications or vehicles' original colors, stir and thin the paints using spatulas or power mixing equipment.
• Follows OEM standards for blending formulas, topcoat application and curing.
• Apply designs, lettering, or other identifying decorative items to finished products, using paint brushes or paint sprayers.
• Verify paint consistency.
• Lay out logos, symbols, or designs on painted surfaces, according to blueprint specifications, using measuring instruments, stencils, or patterns.

Requirements

• Certifications in paint procedures
• I-CAR certifications
• Prior refinish experience
• Ability to receive and give direction
• Reliable work history
• Must be able to pass thorough background check

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in paint refinishing processes, including color matching, paint mixing, and application techniques while adhering to OEM standards. Proficient in using tools for design application and monitoring paint quality to ensure flawless finishes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Refinish Experience
• I-CAR Certifications
• Paint Mixing
• Color Matching
• OEM Standards Compliance

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Paint Application
• Color Matching
• Paint Mixing
• Flaw Identification
• Design Application

Soft Skills

• Ability to Give Direction
• Reliable Work History

Certifications & Qualifications

• Certifications in Paint Procedures
• I-CAR Certifications

Industry Keywords

• OEM Standards
• Refinish Work
• Paint Process
• Blueprint Specifications

Tools & Technologies

• Power Mixing Equipment
• Paint Sprayers
• Measuring Instruments