Automotive Painter

Caliber Collision • Springfield, MO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Caliber Collision has an immediate job opening for an Automotive Painter at their Service Center in Springfield - Southwest. This role involves performing all-purpose painting duties, including preparing color tint to match paint color, mixing paint colors, and ensuring all formulations, preparations, top coating, and curing meet original equipment manufacturer (OEM) recommended standards for proper application sequence, timing, and materials usage. The Automotive Painter is also responsible for ensuring that all paint operations are complete, all masking is removed, and all prior paint-related disassembly has been reassembled before returning the vehicle to the body technician. Caliber, founded in 1997, has grown to more than 1,600 centers nationwide and features a full range of complementary automotive services, including Caliber Collision and Caliber Auto Glass. With over 25,000 teammates, Caliber is committed to 'Restoring the Rhythm of Your Life®' and is recognized for high employee satisfaction and customer service.

Requirements

• 1-3+ years of experience in paint operations within a collision center
• Ability to do consistent physical activity – reach below and above shoulder level, kneeling, bending, and squatting, and lifting objects over 50 lbs.
• Ability to read and understand instructions, written estimates, and work orders
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work through competing priorities and adapt easily to a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions

Nice To Haves

• Auto Body certificate or ASE certification in refinishing

Responsibilities

• Perform all-purpose duties related to automotive painting
• Prepare color tint to match paint color
• Mix paint colors
• Ensure all formulations, preparations, top coating and curing meet original equipment manufacturer (OEM) recommended standards for proper application sequence, timing and materials usage
• Ensure that all paint operations are complete, all masking is removed, and all prior paint-related disassembly have been reassembled prior to returning the vehicle to the body technician

Benefits

• Immediately eligible for medical, dental and vision benefits from day one
• Industry Comparable Pay – Paid weekly
• State of the Art Products – 3M Collision Repair Products
• Paid Vacation & Holidays – Begin accruing day 1!
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within
• Paid Skilled Trainings and Certifications – I-CAR and ASE

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees