Automotive Painter

Caliber Collision•Denham Springs, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Caliber Collision has an immediate job opening for an Automotive Painter at its Service Center in Denham Springs. This role is central to the collision repair process, involving the preparation and application of paint to vehicles. Key duties include preparing color tints to precisely match existing paint, mixing various paint colors, and ensuring that all aspects of paint application—from formulation and preparation to top coating and curing—adhere strictly to Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) recommended standards for sequence, timing, and material usage. The Automotive Painter is also responsible for the final stages of the paint process, ensuring all operations are complete, masking materials are removed, and any components disassembled for painting are correctly reassembled before the vehicle is returned to the body technician. Caliber Collision, established in 1997, is a leading automotive service provider with over 1,600 centers across more than 40 states, including Caliber Collision and Caliber Auto Glass. The company, recognized by Forbes as one of 'America's Best Large Employers' and an Inc. 2021 Best in Business gold medalist, employs over 25,000 teammates. Caliber's core purpose is 'Restoring the Rhythm of Your Life®', emphasizing customer satisfaction and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

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
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 preferred

Responsibilities

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
ensuring 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