Paint Technician

Crash-Champions-Collision-Repair-Team-1; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k Retirement Plan with match

Referral Bonus

5 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Crash Champions in Portland, OR is seeking an experienced paint refinish technician to perform all refinish work, match colors, communicate vehicle stage in the paint process, and monitor painting operations for quality. This role requires adherence to OEM standards and the ability to mix paints accurately using industry tools.

The position offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 401k with match, a referral bonus, and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Certifications in paint procedures and I-CAR credentials preferred.
• Prior refinish experience required to meet OEM standards.
• Ability to receive and give direction; maintain reliable work history.
• Must pass thorough background check and suitability screening.
• Commitment to safety and quality in a fast-paced shop environment.
• Ability to adhere to company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs all refinish work according to specs.
• Match colors of paint following specified color charts.
• Communicate vehicles stage in paint process.
• Monitor painting operations to identify flaws and correct causes.
• Mix paints to match color specifications using equipment.
• Follow OEM standards for blending, topcoat, and curing.
• Apply designs or decals to finished surfaces as required.
• Verify paint consistency and quality.
• Layout logos or designs on surfaces per blueprint specifications.

Skills

Certifications in paint procedures

I-CAR certifications

Refinish experience

Ability to receive direction

Reliable work history

Background check clearance

Job description

Champions Do More

As one of the fastest-growing and most exciting brandsin the industry, Crash Champions is the largest founder-led multi-shop operator (MSO) of high-quality collision repair service in the U.S.The company, which also operates the growing Crash Champions LUXE | EV Certified brand of highline and luxury EV repair centers, services customers at more than 650 state-of-the‑art locations in 38 states across the U.S. Crash Championswas foundedin 1999 as a single Chicago repair center by industry veteran and 2023 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Midwest award winnerMatt Ebert. Formore than25 years, our vision hasbeen anchoredby the belief that delivering superior collision repair service is about People First.Welcome to Crash Champions. We Champion People.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements and annual updates:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan with match
• Referral Bonus (“Cash From Crash”)
• 5 Paid Holidays

We are committed to providing competitive compensation for this role. The actual offer will be based on various factors, including but not limited to: job related knowledge, skills, experience, relevant certifications and qualifications.

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Posted Min Pay Rate

USD $75,000.00/Yr.

Posted Max Pay Rate

USD $183,690.00/Yr.