Paint Technician (C)

Crash Champions; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Crash Champions is seeking a skilled refinish technician to perform high-quality painting work in a dynamic environment. The role requires expertise in color matching, paint procedures, and attention to detail, ensuring top-notch vehicle finish quality. Join a renowned brand in the collision repair industry, where competitive compensation and full benefits are offered.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Group Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k Retirement Plan with match

Referral Bonus (“Crash From Crash”)

5 Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Must have certifications in paint procedures and I-CAR certifications.
• Prior experience in refinish work is required.
• Reliable work history and ability to receive and give direction.

Responsibilities

• Perform all refinish work according to specs.
• Match colors of paint and monitor painting operations for flaws.
• Verify paint consistency and apply designs as needed.

Skills

Paint procedures

Color matching

Communication skills

Flaw identification

Mixing paints

Attention to detail

Education

I-CAR certifications

Certifications in paint procedures

Job description

Champions Do More

As one of the fastest-growing and most exciting brands in 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 Champions was founded in 1999 as a single Chicago repair center by industry veteran and 2023 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Midwest award winner Matt Ebert . For more than 25 years, our vision has been anchored by 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 (“Crash 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.

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Posted Min Pay Rate USD $75,000.00/Yr.

Posted Max Pay Rate USD $175,305.00/Yr.

ID 2025-14079

Category Refinish

Position Type Regular Full-Time

Location : Postal Code 43231

Location : Address 3360 Morse Road

Remote No

Posted Min Pay Rate USD $75,000.00/Yr.

Posted Max Pay Rate USD $175,305.00/Yr.

Prioritization Tier 2 – Staffing Needs