Position Summary
The Painter is responsible for preparing, priming, painting, and finishing vehicle surfaces to OEM standards. You’ll work closely with Production and Quality Control to keep vehicles moving through the shop efficiently while delivering a finish that passes inspection the first time.

Responsibilities

Prep vehicles for refinish: sanding, masking, cleaning, and applying primer/sealer
Use the color camera and mixing system to match color accurately before mixing, and do spray-out cards to verify matches
Mix paint and materials to manufacturer specifications
Apply basecoat, clearcoat, and single-stage finishes in the paint booth
Blend panels for an invisible color match
Perform color sand and buff, and correct defects such as runs, dirt nibs, and orange peel
Keep refinish work within estimated times and help keep work in progress moving on schedule
Reduce redos by meeting Quality Control standards on every job
Maintain the paint booth, spray guns, mixing room, and equipment in clean, safe working order
Track material usage and report low inventory
Follow all safety, PPE, and environmental/hazardous-materials procedures
Communicate with Production about job status, delays, or supplement needs

Qualifications

[3+] years of collision refinish experience
Strong knowledge of waterborne and/or solvent-based paint systems
Proven color matching and blending skills
Ability to work efficiently in a flat-rate or production environment
Own hand tools and spray guns preferred
Valid driver’s license
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for long periods, and wear a respirator

Preferred

I-CAR Refinish Technician or ASE B2 (Painting & Refinishing) certification
OEM paint manufacturer certification
Experience with color camera/spectrophotometer systems

What We Offer

Competitive pay:Based on experience
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and holidays
Ongoing training and certification opportunities
Modern equipment and a clean, organized shop

Schedule
Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM / Saturdays as needed

Desimone Auto Group

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