Body Shop Paint Technician

Lithia & Driveway•Klamath Falls, OR

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Lithia Chrysler Jeep Dodge of Klamath Falls is hiring a Body Shop Paint Technician to perform vehicle paint preparation and refinishing in a professional, team-oriented body shop. The role involves completing repair-order work efficiently and accurately while following Lithia, manufacturer, insurance, and safety standards. The technician is expected to maintain quality, meet repair timelines, use materials economically, and keep the work area and customer vehicles clean. Pay is $25.00–$30.00 per flat-rate hour, depending on experience. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Applicants must be high school graduates or equivalent, be at least 18 years old, and have a valid driver's license in their state of residence with an acceptable driving record. The employer is a drug-free workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience as an automotive paint technician or in a professional body shop environment.
Strong knowledge of paint preparation, color matching, mixing, and refinishing techniques.
Ability to inspect, prepare, mask, and refinish vehicles according to manufacturer and shop standards.
Familiarity with paint equipment, tools, and safety procedures.
Ability to work efficiently while maintaining quality and meeting repair timelines.
Willingness to continue learning and stay current with evolving paint products, technology, and repair techniques.
Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in the state of residence.
High school graduate or equivalent.
At least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

Perform work outlined on repair orders efficiently and accurately, following Lithia, manufacturer, and insurance standards.
Complete work according to applicable safety requirements.
Edge all parts immediately upon drop-off by the metal technician.
Review completed work to ensure paint-job quality.
Accurately record repair time using company time-clock procedures.
Document work performed on repair orders.
Return special tools to their proper place.
Use paint supplies and materials practically and economically.
Maintain an organized, clean workspace and clean the stall every day.
Return customer vehicles as clean as they were before service.
Attend training to maintain proficiency in the latest repair techniques and materials.