Ideal Automotive Sale & Services
Automotive Painter Collision Repair Shop
Full Time • Elmhurst
Benefits:
- Employee discounts
- Paid time off
Job Description
A busy, professional collision repair shop is hiring an experienced Automotive Painter. The ideal candidate can independently prepare, match, mix, and apply automotive paint while consistently producing high-quality factory-finish results.
Responsibilities
- Prepare vehicles and parts for painting, including sanding, masking, priming, and sealing
- Mix and match paint colors accurately
- Apply basecoat, clearcoat, and specialty finishes
- Blend panels to achieve a seamless color match
- Inspect finished work and correct imperfections
- Maintain the paint booth, equipment, and work area
- Follow OSHA, safety, and environmental requirements
- Work efficiently with body technicians and production management
Qualifications
- At least 3 years of automotive painting experience preferred
- Strong color-matching and panel-blending skills
- Experience with waterborne paint systems is preferred
- Ability to deliver clean, consistent, high-quality finishes
- Knowledge of collision repair procedures and safety standards
- Reliable attendance and strong attention to detail
- Valid driver’s license preferred
- I-CAR or paint-manufacturer certification is a plus
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Steady, year-round workload
- Paid time off
- Employee discounts
- Professional equipment and work environment
- Opportunities for advancement within a growing multi-location collision repair group
Compensation: $1,200.00 - $1,600.00 per week
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