Precision Automotive Paint & Blasting Technician

Cherokee Federal; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Job summary

Cherokee Federal is actively seeking an Automotive Blasting & Paint Technician to prepare surfaces, apply refinishes, and reassemble government vehicles per DoD standards. This role demands meticulous color matching and safe handling of coatings within a controlled paint booth.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of journeyman painting experience, I-CAR or ASE certification preferred, and a strong grasp of HVLP spray systems, safety, and PPE requirements.

Qualifications

• Active T1 Security Clearance required; CAC eligibility.
• Minimum five (5) years journeyman-level automotive painting and refinishing experience.
• I-CAR or ASE certification in Painting and Refinishing strongly preferred.
• Color theory, tinting, blending, and factory color matching expertise.
• Proficiency in HVLP spray systems, paint booth operation, air systems, sanding equipment, and refinishing tools.
• Hazardous material handling, PPE requirements, and OSHA/DoD safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Perform surface prep, refinishing, and reassembly of government vehicles to manufacturer specs and DoD requirements.
• Identify corrosion, body repairs, paint failures, and required refinishing procedures.
• Color match using computerized systems and spectrophotometers; ensure factory-level accuracy.
• Mask non-painted areas to prevent overspray and maintain crisp lines.
• Operate and maintain a ventilated paint booth and HVLP spray equipment.
• Conduct defect corrective work and conduct final inspection and detailing.

Skills

Security clearance

Journeyman painting

I-CAR certified

ASE certified

Color matching

HVLP spray

DoD safety compliance

Hazardous materials handling

Tools

Spectrophotometer

HVLP spray equipment

Job description

Cherokee Federal is actively seeking an Automotive Blasting & Paint Technician to prepare surfaces, apply refinishes, and reassemble government vehicles per DoD standards. This role demands meticulous color matching and safe handling of coatings within a controlled paint booth.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of journeyman painting experience, I-CAR or ASE certification preferred, and a strong grasp of HVLP spray systems, safety, and PPE requirements.