Paint Technician Trainee: Start Your Auto Body Career

AutoNation; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401k matching

Health insurance

Dental & Vision coverage

Maternity benefits

Associate discounts

Job summary

AutoNation in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Paint Technician Trainee to support the Paint Team Lead in preparing vehicle parts for painting and delivering top-quality workmanship. You will learn to mask, sand, prime, and mix paints while adhering to safety and quality standards in a busy Collision Center.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, a customer-service mindset, and willingness to grow into certified technician roles with factory training and OEM certification support offered.

Qualifications

• Patience and high-quality craftsmanship
• Keen eye for detail and quality workmanship
• Customer service mindset and willingness to help customers

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles and parts for painting under supervision.
• Mask areas not to be painted or coated.
• Sand and prime vehicles and parts as needed.
• Remove rust and grease from work surfaces.
• Mix paint and chemicals according to manufacturer directions/specifications.
• Review all work with painter.
• Follow federal, state, and local regulations affecting Collision Center operations.
• Gain product knowledge to provide high quality repairs.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Patience

Education

ICAR certification (preferred)

OEM certification (preferred)

Job description

AutoNation in Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Paint Technician Trainee to support the Paint Team Lead in preparing vehicle parts for painting and delivering top-quality workmanship. You will learn to mask, sand, prime, and mix paints while adhering to safety and quality standards in a busy Collision Center.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, a customer-service mindset, and willingness to grow into certified technician roles with factory training and OEM certification support offered.