Paint Technician: Color Matching & Refinishing

Crash Champions; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 194,000; 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 (Cash From Crash)

5 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Crash Champions is seeking an experienced painter for our Chicago-area facilities. The role focuses on refinishing, color matching, and applying topcoats in line with OEM standards. You will communicate the vehicle's stage, monitor for defects, and ensure precise finishes across multiple bays.

Qualified candidates will have refinishing experience, I-CAR and paint-procedures certifications, and a proven, reliable work history. A background check is required as part of the process.

Qualifications

• Prior refinish experience is required.
• Certifications in paint procedures and I-CAR certs are preferred.
• Ability to take and give direction in a team setting.
• Reliable work history and background check pass required.

Responsibilities

• Performs all refinish work according to specs.
• Match colors of paint following color charts.
• Communicate vehicle stage in paint process.
• Monitor painting operations for flaws and correct causes.
• Mix paints to match color specs and vehicle colors.
• Follow OEM standards for blending, topcoat, and curing.
• Apply designs on painted surfaces using brushes or sprayers.
• Verify paint consistency and lay out logos per blueprint.

Skills

Refinish experience

I-CAR certification

Paint procedures certification

Ability to receive direction

Reliable work history

Background check clearance

Job description

Crash Champions is seeking an experienced painter for our Chicago-area facilities. The role focuses on refinishing, color matching, and applying topcoats in line with OEM standards. You will communicate the vehicle's stage, monitor for defects, and ensure precise finishes across multiple bays.

Qualified candidates will have refinishing experience, I-CAR and paint-procedures certifications, and a proven, reliable work history. A background check is required as part of the process.