Automotive Collision painter- Hamilton NJ

Haldeman Auto Group•Hamilton, NJ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Haldeman Ford of Hamilton is hiring a Collision Painter for its growing collision center in Hamilton, New Jersey. The role performs high-quality automotive refinishing in accordance with OEM standards, dealership procedures, and insurance guidelines. The ideal candidate takes pride in craftsmanship, works efficiently, and delivers a quality finished product that supports customer satisfaction and loyalty. The Collision Painter performs surface preparation, color matching and blending, basecoat and clearcoat application, buffing, and finish correction. The role also involves mixing and applying paint to manufacturer specifications, keeping the spray booth clean and properly ventilated, following OEM refinishing procedures and material guidelines, and inspecting work before vehicle delivery. The painter works with estimators and body technicians to meet cycle-time goals while following safety, PPE, and environmental requirements. The position is full-time and offers competitive flat-rate pay based on experience, a health benefits package, consistent work in a busy collision center, a clean and professional work environment, and an opportunity for long-term growth within a family dealership with more than 50 years of history.

Requirements

A minimum of 3–5 years of collision refinishing experience is preferred.
Strong color-matching and blending skills.
Experience with waterborne paint systems.
Ability to meet production standards without compromising quality.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

I-CAR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform automotive surface preparation, including sanding, masking, and priming.
Color-match and blend paint.
Apply basecoat and clearcoat.
Buff vehicles and perform final finish correction.
Mix and apply paint according to manufacturer specifications.
Maintain spray booth cleanliness and proper ventilation standards.
Follow OEM refinishing procedures and material guidelines.
Perform quality-control inspections before vehicle delivery.
Work with estimators and body technicians to meet cycle-time goals.
Follow safety, personal protective equipment (PPE), and environmental compliance requirements.
Maintain production efficiency while minimizing rework and supporting customer satisfaction.