Body Shop Painter

Key Duties And Responsibilities

Prepare vehicle surfaces: cleaning, sanding, masking, spot filling, and applying corrosion protection.

Mix and match paint colors using spectrophotometers, manufacturer databases, and manual blending.

Apply primers, basecoats, mid-coats, metallics, pearls, and clearcoats using HVLP/LVLP spray guns.

Blend paint into adjacent panels for seamless color transitions.

Inspect painted surfaces for defects (runs, orange peel, fisheyes) and correct them via sanding, buffing, and polishing.

Maintain spray guns, mixing equipment, and paint booths.

Follow environmental, VOC, and hazardous-material safety regulations.

Keep records of materials used and work performed; communicate with customers on color/finish requirements.

Required Skills And Qualifications

Strong color-matching ability and knowledge of paint systems (waterborne and solvent-based).

Proficiency with spray-gun operation and surface preparation.

Ability to identify and correct paint defects.

Attention to detail, manual dexterity, and good color vision.

Knowledge of safety procedures and environmental compliance.

Work Environment

Indoors in paint booths with exposure to fumes, dust, noise, and chemicals.

Requires use of PPE and adherence to safety standards.

Education And Training

High school diploma or equivalent; technical school training in collision repair or refinishing is common.

Certifications: ASE B2, I-CAR Refinish, and manufacturer-specific paint system training