Painter

Auto Pride Collision; Michigan; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Auto Pride Collision in Michigan is seeking an experienced Auto Body Painter to prepare metal and plastic surfaces, apply base and clear coats, and ensure finishes meet CollisionRight specifications.

You will mask areas, sand, buff, and maintain spray equipment, while following safety protocols. The role emphasizes quality, attention to detail, and ability to work in a production environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years of auto body painting experience.
• Proficient in surface prep and masking for paint jobs.
• Able to mix and match paints and finishes.
• Strong attention to detail and color perception.
• Commitment to safety and PPE use.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces and apply base coat and clear coat.
• Mask glass, trim and parts not to be painted.
• Sand, buff and refine painted surfaces.
• Maintain and clean spray equipment.
• Inspect finished work for quality.

Skills

Surface preparation

Color matching

Spray painting techniques

Safety procedures

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Quality inspection

Tools

Spray guns

Paint systems (waterborne/solvent)

Masking tools

Sanding/buffing 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.