Paint Technician

Jobtailor; Trenton (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a skilled automotive refinisher to perform all stages of paint work, ensure color accuracy, and apply decorative designs on finished surfaces.

The role requires experience with mixing, blending, and topcoat processes, plus adherence to OEM standards. Candidates should be able to follow color charts and communicate progress along the production line.

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

Responsibilities

• Performs all refinish work according to specs.
• Matches colors of paint following specified color charts.
• Responsible for communicating vehicle stage in paint process.
• Monitors painting operations to identify flaws, such as blisters or streaks and correct their causes.
• Mixes 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.
• Applies designs, lettering, or other identifying decorative items to finished products, using paint brushes or paint sprayers.
• Verifies paint consistency.
• Layouts logos, symbols, or designs on painted surfaces, according to blueprint specifications, using measuring instruments, stencils, or patterns.

Skills

Paint Mixing

Color Matching

Refinish Techniques

Flaw Identification

Topcoat Application

Design Application

Paint Consistency Verification

Blueprint Interpretation

Stirring and Thinning Paints

Measuring Instruments

Tools

Power mixing equipment

Job description

Responsibilities

• Performs all refinish work according to specs.
• Matches colors of paint following specified color charts.
• Responsible for communicating vehicle stage in paint process.
• Monitors painting operations to identify flaws, such as blisters or streaks and correct their causes.
• Mixes 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.
• Applies designs, lettering, or other identifying decorative items to finished products, using paint brushes or paint sprayers.
• Verifies paint consistency.
• Layouts 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

Hard Skills

• Paint Mixing
• Color Matching
• Refinish Techniques
• Flaw Identification
• Topcoat Application
• Design Application
• Paint Consistency Verification
• Blueprint Interpretation
• Stirring and Thinning Paints
• Use of Measuring Instruments

Soft Skills

• Ability to Give Direction
• Reliable Work History

Certifications & Qualifications

• I-CAR Certifications
• Certifications in Paint Procedures