Job Description

Auto Body Shop Painter

Department: Auto Body Shop
Reports To: Body Shop Manager

Position Summary

The Auto Body Shop Painter is responsible for preparing and applying paint to repaired vehicles and semi-trucks, ensuring high-quality finishes that meet manufacturer and company standards. This role supports production flow, maintains safety standards, and contributes to delivering a finished product that meets customer expectations and company quality goals.

Roles and Responsibilities

Vehicle Surface Preparation

Accountable for preparing vehicles for paint to ensure proper adhesion and finish quality.

Responsibilities:

• Sand, featheredge, prime, and mask vehicle panels.
• Clean and prepare surfaces before paint application.
• Mix paint according to manufacturer specifications.
• Ensure proper color matching.
• Body work on vehicles and semi-trucks as needed.

Measurables:

• Minimal rework due to poor preparation.
• Maintains production schedule timelines.
• Consistent paint adhesion and surface quality.

Paint Application & Finishing

Accountable for applying paint and finishes that meet professional quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Apply primer, base coat, and clear coat using spray equipment.
• Ensure even coverage and proper film thickness.
• Blend paint for color matching across panels.
• Polish and buff finished surfaces as needed.

Measurables:

• Paint jobs meet quality inspection standards.
• Minimal paint defects (runs, orange peel, contamination).
• Reduced redo rates.

Quality Control & Final Inspection

Accountable for delivering a finished product that meets shop and customer expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Inspect paint work for color match and finish consistency.
• Correct defects such as runs, dirt, or texture issues.
• Work with body technicians to ensure proper panel alignment before paint.

Measurables:

• Low rework percentage.
• Customer satisfaction on finished jobs.
• Vehicles pass final inspection without delay.

Shop Efficiency & Workflow Support

Accountable for helping the shop maintain efficient production flow.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with body technicians and project leads on job timelines.
• Maintain an organized work area and paint booth.
• Properly manage materials and supplies.
• Assist in meeting weekly production targets.

Measurables:

• Meets or exceeds expected labor hours.
• Supports shop throughput goals.
• Minimizes paint material waste.

Safety, Equipment, and Compliance

Accountable for maintaining a safe and compliant work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Follow all OSHA and shop safety procedures.
• Properly use PPE and respiratory protection.
• Maintain spray equipment and paint booth cleanliness.
• Properly handle and store hazardous materials.

Measurables:

• No safety violations.
• Equipment maintained and operational.
• Compliance with environmental and safety standards.

Key Skills and Qualifications

Required:

• Experience in automotive painting or collision repair
• Knowledge of paint systems and color matching
• Ability to operate spray guns and paint booth equipment
• Strong attention to detail

Preferred:

• I-CAR or ASE certifications
• Experience with modern waterborne paint systems
• Previous collision repair shop experience