Trainee Paint Technician: Learn Auto Finish Mastery

AutoNation; Colorado; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Paid training and OEM certification

401k matching

Health, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

AutoNation, America's leading automotive retailer, is seeking a Paint Technician Trainee to assist the Paint Team Lead in preparing surfaces and applying coatings across vehicle parts. You’ll develop skills through hands-on practice, masking, sanding, priming and mixing paints with guidance from senior technicians, while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

This role offers paid training, OEM certification support, and a potential path from Paint Technician Trainee to leadership roles

Qualifications

• Customer service orientation.
• Attention to detail required.
• Experience or interest in automotive painting processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles and parts for painting under guidance from Paint Team Lead.
• Mask parts not to be painted.
• Sand and prime vehicles and parts.
• Remove rust and grease from surfaces.
• Mix paint and chemicals per manufacturer directions.
• Review work with painter.
• Follow regulations (hazardous waste, OSHA, etc.).
• Gain product knowledge to provide high quality repairs.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Paint preparation

Job description

AutoNation, America's leading automotive retailer, is seeking a Paint Technician Trainee to assist the Paint Team Lead in preparing surfaces and applying coatings across vehicle parts. You’ll develop skills through hands-on practice, masking, sanding, priming and mixing paints with guidance from senior technicians, while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

This role offers paid training, OEM certification support, and a potential path from Paint Technician Trainee to leadership roles