Auto Body Painter

Auto Body PainterMake the repair disappear.Bow, NH $30–$41/Hour, Based on Experience Full-Time | Benefits Eligible Cars • Trucks • Trailers • Heavy Equipment Hiring NowAnyone can see the damage.Your job is to make sure they can't see the repair.Straight panels are only half the job.The final finish is what everyone sees.The color has to match.The blend has to disappear.The clear has to lay down right.And when that vehicle rolls out of the shop...The repair should look like it never happened.We're looking for an experienced Auto Body Painter to join our collision and body repair team in Bow, New Hampshire.This is a hands-on refinishing position working on everything from everyday vehicles to commercial trucks, trailers, and heavy equipment.If you take pride in color matching, prep, blending, spraying, and delivering a finish you'd put your name on...We want to see your work.Experience matters here.And your pay should reflect it.$30–$41/Hour Based on Experience & SkillWe're looking for someone who knows the difference between a paint job that's simply "done"... AND ONE THAT'S DONE RIGHT.If you can prep properly, match difficult colors, blend cleanly, lay down consistent finishes, and produce quality work across different types of vehicles and equipment...That skill has value.Your mission: Prep it right. Match it right. Spray it right. Make it look factory.The painter is one of the last people to touch the repair.That means your work is what the customer sees.A beautiful body repair can be ruined by bad prep.A perfect panel can be ruined by a bad color match.A great repair can be ruined by a rushed finish.Details matter.We're looking for a painter who understands that quality starts before the spray gun ever comes out.What you'll do:Prepare vehicle and equipment surfaces for refinishing, including sanding, masking, priming, filling, and final prepMix and match paint colors accurately using established color-matching systems and formulasApply primer, base coat, and clear coat using professional spray equipmentPerform complete painting and refinishing work on:Cars & Light-Duty VehiclesCommercial TrucksTrailersHeavy EquipmentBlend panels and adjacent surfaces for a clean, consistent finishInspect completed work for color accuracy, coverage, texture, blending, and overall finish qualityIdentify imperfections and make corrections when necessaryOperate and maintain paint booths, spray guns, mixing equipment, and refinishing toolsFollow proper flash times, application procedures, and product specificationsWork closely with Body Shop Technicians, Estimators, and Shop Management to keep repairs movingMaintain accurate records of materials used and time spent on each jobKeep the paint booth, mixing area, and workspaces clean, organized, and safeProperly store, label, handle, and dispose of paints, solvents, and related materialsFollow all applicable company safety procedures and OSHA/EPA requirementsGreat paint starts before you spray.Prep is everything.The final coat can only be as good as the surface underneath it.That means:Proper sandingClean maskingCorrect primer applicationProper filler workSurface inspectionContamination controlCorrect paint mixingCareful color matchingProper gun setupThen you spray.We want someone who understands the entire refinishing process — not just the last 20 minutes of it.Color matching is a skill.We're looking for someone who has it.Paint code? That's the starting point.The vehicle in front of you is what matters.Age.Sun exposure.Previous repairs.Panel orientation.Metallics.Pearls.Variants.They all matter.A skilled painter knows when the formula needs adjustment and how to create a blend that makes the repair disappear.Close enough isn't the goal.The goal is: "Where was it repaired?"Not everything fits in the "car" category.One of the things that makes this opportunity different is the variety.You won't necessarily spend every day spraying the same type of quarter panel or bumper.Our work can include:Passenger vehiclesLight-duty trucksCommercial vehiclesHeavy-duty trucksTrailersHeavy equipmentThat means different sizes.Different surfaces.Different repair challenges.Different finishes.If you like variety and know how to adapt your process to the equipment in front of you, you'll fit right in.What we're looking for you should bring:Proven experience as an Auto Body Painter / Refinish TechnicianStrong hands-on automotive painting and refinishing skillsExperience with surface preparation, sanding, masking, priming, and fillingStrong knowledge of paint mixing and color-matching systemsExperience with blending techniquesConfidence using spray guns and professional refinishing equipmentExperience operating in a professional paint-booth environmentStrong understanding of primer, base coat, and clear coat applicationAbility to read and interpret paint codes and repair work ordersExcellent attention to detailCommitment to producing high-quality finished workUnderstanding of safe paint, solvent, and hazardous-material handlingAbility to properly use required PPE and respiratory protectionEven better if you have:Commercial Truck Painting ExperienceHeavy Equipment Refinishing ExperienceTrailer Painting ExperienceAdvanced Color-Matching ExperienceAdvanced Blending & Finish Correction SkillsAdditional Auto Body / Collision Repair SkillsASE Painting & Refinishing CertificationValid Driver's LicenseCommercial truck and heavy-equipment experience is especially valuable because we don't just paint cars.Professional painting means professional safety.Paint and refinishing products demand respect.We expect our painters to follow proper procedures involving:RespiratorEye ProtectionProtective ClothingVentilation SystemsPaints & SolventsHazardous MaterialsProper Storage & DisposalYou'll be expected to follow applicable company procedures and OSHA and EPA requirements related to paint, solvents, fumes, and hazardous-material handling.Great work should never come at the expense of safety.Physical requirements:This is a hands-on trade.You should be comfortable:Standing for extended periodsBending, kneeling, and reachingWorking around vehicles and large equipmentLifting and moving up to 50 lbs. as neededWorking inside a paint-booth environment