Painter

Auto Pride Collision; Hemlock (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Auto Pride Collision is seeking an experienced Auto Body Painter to prepare surfaces and apply primer, base coats and clear coats on a range of exterior automotive surfaces. The role requires masking, sanding, color matching, and meticulous attention to detail to meet CollisionRight specifications.

The painter will also assist with basic body work, maintain spray equipment, and ensure final quality through thorough inspection, while adhering to safety protocols in a fast-paced shop environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years of experience in auto body painting.
• Thorough knowledge of preparing automotive surfaces for painting.
• Ability to mix and match paints and use spray guns with safety awareness.
• Good eyesight and color perception.
• Capable of maintaining spray guns and related equipment.
• Follow safety precautions and wear PPE.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces and apply painting materials to exterior surfaces.
• Masking glass, trim and other parts not to be painted; sand and prep surfaces.
• Apply primer, base coats and clear coat using waterborne or solvent-based paints.
• May paint automotive accessories and assist with body work as needed.
• Clean and maintain spray guns and painting equipment.
• Inspect painted vehicles to ensure quality standards.

Skills

Auto body painting

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Color perception

Manual dexterity

Tools

Spray guns

Paint mixing equipment

Job description

Career Opportunities with Auto Pride Collision

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

The Auto Body Painter performs skilled work in preparing metal, plastic and other surfaces on automotive equipment for painting and in applying base coat and clear coat. Refinished vehicles should be in accordance with CollisionRight’s specifications and standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for proper preparation of surfaces and application of painting materials to a variety of exterior surfaces
• Primary activities involve:
  • masking glass, trim, and other parts not to be painted;
  • cleaning, sanding and preparing surfaces for painting;
  • applying primer, base coats and clear coat using waterborne or solvent base paint systems
  • may paint automotive accessories;
  • may assist with body work required to prepare motor vehicles for painting;
  • may work with unpleasant or toxic fumes and materials wearing safety and personal protective and equipment;
  • may mix and match paints
  • buffing/sanding finished products as needed
• Cleans and maintains spray guns and other painting equipment
• Inspects painted vehicle to make sure quality of work is up to standard

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Solid working knowledge of the processes, techniques and materials used in painting automotive equipment with a minimum of 1-3 years of experience working in Auto Body painting
• Thorough knowledge of the proper methods of preparing automotive equipment for painting
• Talent and skill in the use of spray guns and other auto painting equipment with the ability to mix and match paints
• Possession of good eyesight and color perception
• Past experience and knowledge of the proper methods of caring for and maintaining spray guns and other auto painting equipment and materials
• Demonstration of safety precautions required in performing the work in this position
• Possess a strong attention to detail in addition to the ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Strength to perform average lifting up to 35 pounds and occasionally over 70 pounds
• Demonstrated agility, equilibrium and coordination as required when climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling and balancing under precarious conditions
• Strong arm, hand and finger dexterity with demonstrated physical capacity to reach, handle, finger and feel
• Comfortable working in a fast-past, production oriented environment

This position description is intended to be dynamic and subject to change. Position requirements and essential functions may be altered from time to time based upon the needs of the organization and department. This position may be required to execute special projects or other related duties on occasion.