Auto Paint Technician
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 according to written work orders, Classic Collision standard operating procedures, insurance partner requirements, and OEM industry guidelines. The role includes preparing and matching paint, mixing colors, following paint-manufacturer guidance, assisting with prep work, and ensuring paint-related work and reassembly are complete before returning vehicles to body technicians. The technician also follows hazardous-waste regulations and maintains an orderly work area. The position requires compliance with safety requirements, including respirator safety and mask fit testing. Physical activities include regular hand use, talking and hearing; frequent standing, sitting, and walking; and occasional reaching and moving objects up to 20 pounds. Classic Collision provides reasonable accommodations to enable qualified 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 all safety requirements, including respirator safety and fitment/use.
- Maintain compliance with required safety mask fit testing.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Successful completion of a background check required.
Nice To Haves
- I-CAR certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Refinish assigned vehicles to pre-accident condition according to the written work order.
- Diagnose and refinish vehicles thoroughly, safely, and profitably in accordance with Classic Collision procedures, insurance partner requirements, and OEM industry guidelines and standards.
- Prepare color tint to match paint color and mix paint colors.
- Ensure paint formulations, preparations, 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.
- Confirm paint operations are complete, masking is removed, and paint-related disassembly is reassembled 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.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Paid weekly
- Continuous training
- Supportive team culture
- Company match 401(k)
- Medical, dental, and vision
- Paid time off
- Six paid holidays
- Career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
