Lead Automotive Painter

Kiefer Kia • Eugene, OR

5d • $75,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Kiefer Collision Center is a quality-driven collision repair facility recognized as an I-CAR Gold Class facility. The Lead Automotive Painter performs high-quality automotive refinishing and helps guide daily paint department operations. The role provides technical support, maintains quality standards, coordinates workflow, and leads by example. The position works with the Glasurit paint system in a professional refinishing environment.

Requirements

• Professional experience in automotive painting and collision refinishing as a lead painter.
• Strong knowledge of surface preparation, color matching, blending, and finish correction.
• Ability to consistently produce quality work while maintaining production efficiency.
• Leadership skills and ability to mentor and support team members.
• Strong attention to detail, dependability, and pride in craftsmanship.

Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle preparation, paint mixing, color matching, blending, and refinishing.
• Deliver consistent, high-quality finishes that meet manufacturer specifications.
• Inspect completed work and address paint or finish imperfections.
• Help coordinate daily paint department workflow and production.
• Provide hands-on leadership, training, and technical support to painters and prep technicians.
• Maintain equipment, materials, and work areas while promoting safe work practices.
• Work closely with estimators, body technicians, and management to ensure efficient repairs.

Benefits

• Flat-rate compensation that rewards productivity and quality workmanship.
• On-the-job training and mentorship from skilled professionals.
• A friendly, supportive work environment.
• Full benefits package.
• Opportunity to lead and help develop a paint department at an I-CAR Gold Class facility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed