Auto Paint Technician

Classic Collision•Miami, FL

About The Position

Classic Collision is hiring an Auto Paint Technician to refinish assigned vehicles to their pre-accident condition. The technician diagnoses and refinishes vehicles safely and thoroughly according to written work orders, company standard operating procedures, insurance partner requirements, and OEM industry guidelines. The role includes preparing and mixing paint, following manufacturer instructions, assisting with preparation work as needed, completing paint-related reassembly, and complying with hazardous-waste regulations. The technician is expected to maintain an organized work area and may perform other related duties as assigned. Classic Collision was established in 1983 in Atlanta, Georgia, with a goal of providing quality service with integrity and honesty. The company describes its mission as putting safety, quality, integrity, and heart into every vehicle repaired and customer served. It offers competitive pay, benefits, and career advancement opportunities. The position requires regular use of hands and the ability to talk and hear; standing, sitting, and walking are frequent, sometimes for long periods. Occasional reaching and moving objects up to 20 pounds may be required. Close and peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus are also required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Valid driver's license required.
2–5 years of automotive refinishing experience.
Comply with safety requirements, including respirator safety and proper fitment and usage.
Maintain compliance to pass the required safety mask fit test.
Strong organizational skills.
Successful completion of a background check required.
Ability to use hands and talk and hear; frequently stand, sit, and walk, occasionally for long periods; occasionally reach with hands and arms and move objects up to 20 pounds.
Close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to assess the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of assigned work.

Nice To Haves

I-CAR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Refinish assigned vehicles to pre-accident condition according to written work orders, company SOPs, insurance partner requirements, and OEM industry guidelines and standards.
Diagnose and refinish vehicles thoroughly, safely, and profitably.
Prepare color tint to match paint color and mix paint colors.
Ensure paint formulations, preparation, top coating, and curing meet OEM-recommended standards for application sequence, timing, and materials usage.
Follow paint manufacturing guidelines.
Assist with prep work when necessary.
Complete paint operations, remove masking, and reassemble prior paint-related disassembly before returning the vehicle to the body technician.
Follow regulatory compliance guidelines for hazardous-waste disposal.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and organized work area.
Perform other related duties as assigned.