Paint Technician

Carstar2; Port Orchard, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Mon-Fri schedule

Paid holidays and PTO

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

401k with 2% match

Ongoing training and I-CAR support

Modern facility and equipment

Job summary

CARSTAR Murray's in Port Orchard, WA is seeking an experienced Paint Technician to join our team. We pride ourselves on quality work and a culture that supports its people, offering a steady Monday–Friday schedule with no weekends.

You will perform refinishing to OEM specs, mix and match waterborne basecoat colors, apply primer/sealer/base/clear coats, and keep the spray booth and supplies organized. Daily duties include safety compliance and production meetings.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of automotive painting and refinishing experience.
• Strong color matching, blending, and topcoat application to OEM standards.
• Valid driver's license and insurable driving record.
• I-CAR Platinum or ASE refinishing certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform refinish procedures to OEM specifications.
• Mix, tint, and match colors using waterborne basecoat systems.
• Apply primer, sealer, base coat, and clear coat with precision.
• Sand, mask, and prep vehicles for refinishing.
• Maintain spray booth, equipment, and workspace to a high standard.
• Follow OSHA safety guidelines and use required PPE.
• Keep management system updated as vehicles move through the paint process.
• Attend daily production meetings.

Skills

Automotive painting experience

Color matching

Independence

Organized

Driver's license

Education

I-CAR Platinum certification

ASE refinishing certification

Tools

I-CAR/ASE certifications

Job description

Location: Port Orchard, WA
Pay: $22–$25/hr flat rate DOE
Schedule: Full-time | Monday–Friday 8am–5pm

CARSTAR Murray's in Port Orchard is looking for an experienced Paint Technician to join our team. We're a family-owned, multi-location collision repair group with a reputation for quality work and a culture that takes care of its people. If you take pride in a flawless finish and want a steady, Monday through Friday schedule with no weekends, we want to hear from you.

What's in it for you

• Competitive flat rate pay at $22–$25 DOE
• Monday through Friday schedule -- no weekends
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance available
• 401k with 2% employer match
• Ongoing training and I-CAR support
• Clean, modern facility with quality tools and equipment

What you'll be doing

• Performing all refinish procedures to OEM and factory specifications
• Mixing, tinting, and matching paint colors using waterborne basecoat systems
• Applying primer, sealer, base coat, and clear coat with precision
• Sanding, masking, and prepping vehicles for refinishing
• Monitoring paint inventory and keeping supplies organized and stocked
• Maintaining the spray booth, equipment, and workspace to a high standard
• Following all OSHA safety guidelines and using required PPE including respirator
• Keeping the management system updated as vehicles move through the paint process
• Attending daily production meetings

What we're looking for

• 2+ years of automotive painting and refinishing experience required
• Strong skills in color matching, blending, and topcoat application to OEM standards
• I-CAR Platinum or ASE refinishing certification preferred
• Highly organized, detail oriented, and able to work independently
• Valid driver's license and insurable driving record

Murray's Collision Group is an equal opportunity employer.

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