Auto Body Painter

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Auto Body Painter
Job Description

This role focuses on performing high-quality auto body work and refinishing on vehicles, including all related preparation and finishing tasks. You will carry out painting, body repair, and accessory installation while following established procedures to protect vehicles, ensure accurate work, and maintain a safe, clean environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform body work on vehicles, including all incidental repair and refinishing tasks required to restore or prepare vehicles.
• Carry out automotive painting using spray guns and other equipment, ensuring consistent, high-quality finishes.
• Mix and formulate paint to match vehicle colors accurately, following paint specifications and OEM standards.
• Perform paint preparation activities such as masking, sanding, and paint prep to ensure proper adhesion and finish.
• Conduct polishing and finishing work to remove imperfections and achieve a smooth, professional surface.
• Perform paint matching to ensure color accuracy and consistency across vehicle panels.
• Complete estimations related to body work and painting as needed.
• Scan vehicles using a mobile scanner to verify that required items and accessories are installed correctly.
• Use hand tools, including breaker bars and torque wrenches, to remove standard accessories and install upgraded accessories according to standard operating procedures.
• Use power tools safely and effectively to support body work, painting, and accessory installation.
• Perform daily checks of company equipment to ensure it is in safe, proper working condition.
• Take appropriate precautionary measures to avoid damaging vehicles and accessories, and report any damage immediately to a supervisor.
• Troubleshoot installation discrepancies and perform necessary repairs to comply with installation procedures and quality standards.
• Move vehicles as needed and work safely around moving vehicles within the facility.
• Perform other body shop and warehouse duties as assigned by the company.

• Experience with industrial painting and automotive spray gun operation.
• Proficiency in auto body painting, including paint prep, application, and finishing.
• Skill in paint mixing and formulation to achieve accurate color matching.
• Ability to perform polishing and finishing work on painted surfaces.
• Experience using power tools in an auto body or mechanical environment.
• Proficiency with hand tools such as breaker bars and torque wrenches.
• Ability to perform mechanical and accessory installation tasks according to standard operating procedures.
• Competence in using a mobile scanner to verify installations and vehicle configurations.
• PPG Certification.
• OEM painting-related certification and ability to meet OEM certification standards (painting, paint mixing, etc.).
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Ability to operate vehicles with automatic transmissions.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, walking, squatting, kneeling, bending, twisting, climbing, pushing, pulling, and lifting.

• Experience in auto body repair and refinishing in a production environment.
• Familiarity with paint matching processes and techniques.
• Experience working in a clean warehouse or body shop environment with new vehicles.
• Ability to operate manual transmission vehicles is recommended but not required.
• Attention to detail and strong focus on preventing damage to vehicles and accessories.
• Capability to follow standard operating procedures and OEM guidelines.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for resolving installation discrepancies.
• Comfort working with both mechanical and cosmetic aspects of vehicles.

You will work in a clean, organized environment with brand new vehicles, supported by clear procedures and modern equipment. The role offers the opportunity to apply and grow your technical skills in painting, body work, and accessory installation while contributing to high-quality vehicle preparation. You will join a team that values safety, quality workmanship, and consistent processes, providing a stable setting to develop your craft and professional experience.

Work Environment

The position is based in a clean warehouse environment working primarily with brand new vehicles. You will regularly move and operate vehicles, mainly with automatic transmissions, within the facility. The work involves frequent standing, walking, squatting, kneeling, bending, twisting, climbing, pushing, pulling, and lifting throughout the shift. You will use spray guns, paint mixing tools, hand tools such as breaker bars and torque wrenches, and various power tools, as well as mobile scanners and other shop equipment. The environment emphasizes safety, equipment care, and adherence to standard operating procedures while performing body shop and painting tasks.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Tacoma, WA.

The pay range for this position is $32.25 - $32.25/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Tacoma,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 29, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.