About This Role
An Automotive Painter transforms vehicles through expert surface preparation, painting, and finishing techniques. This role ensures each vehicle meets the highest standards of quality, appearance, and durability, working on a variety of automotive projects from routine repairs to full restorations in a fast-paced and supportive environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare vehicle surfaces by sanding, masking, and cleaning to ensure optimal paint adhesion and finish quality
- Apply primers, paints, coatings, and clear coats using conventional spray guns or airless paint sprayers with precision and consistency
- Perform surface repairs including dent filling, welding, and auto body refinishing to restore vehicles to their original condition
- Use buffing machines and polishing tools to achieve smooth, glossy finishes on painted surfaces
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace while adhering to safety protocols such as respiratory protection and proper handling of paints and chemicals
- Conduct inspections of finished work for quality assurance, ensuring color match accuracy and flawless surface finish
- Assist with auto restoration projects by providing expert surface preparation and painting expertise as needed
Requirements
- Proven experience or hands-on automotive painting background demonstrating proficiency in auto body repair and refinishing techniques
- Knowledge of automotive buffing, sanding, masking, surface preparation, and coating application processes
- Skilled in the use of hand tools, power tools, grinders, sanders, spray guns (including auto painting equipment), and airless paint sprayers
- Mechanical knowledge related to vehicle maintenance, auto glass replacement, and auto body repair procedures
- Ability to perform heavy lifting safely when handling vehicle parts or equipment during repair processes
- Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality craftsmanship in auto restoration projects
- Familiarity with respiratory protection standards and safe handling of automotive paints and chemicals
Nice to have:
- Experience with auto estimating or customer service
- Mechanic experience or background in automotive surface preparation