Automotive Painter

About the role

Caliber Collision has an immediate job opening for an Automotive Painter at its Watsonville Service Center in Watsonville, California. The role involves performing all-purpose duties, which may include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing color tint to match paint color, mixing paint colors, and ensuring all formulations, preparations, top coating, and curing meet original equipment manufacturer (OEM) recommended standards for proper application sequence, timing, and materials usage.
• Ensuring that all paint operations are complete, all masking is removed, and all prior paint-related disassembly has been reassembled before returning the vehicle to the body technician.

The Automotive Painter for this position can make up to $20-27 per Hour or Flag Hour.

Benefits

• Benefits from day one – Immediately eligible for medical, dental, and vision.
• Industry Comparable Pay – Paid weekly.
• State of the Art Products – 3M Collision Repair Products.
• Paid Vacation & Holidays – Begin accruing day 1!
• Career growth opportunities – we promote from within.
• Paid Skilled Trainings and Certifications – I-CAR and ASE.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in paint operations within a collision center.
• Auto Body certificate or ASE certification in refinishing preferred.
• Ability to do consistent physical activity – reach below and above shoulder level, kneeling, bending, and squatting, and lifting objects over 50 lbs.
• Ability to read and understand instructions, written estimates, and work orders.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Work through competing priorities and adapt easily to a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions.
• Caliber uses E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.