Automotive Painter / Refinish Technician

Job Description Automotive Painter / Refinish Technician Delray Beach FL | OEM-Certified, I-CAR Gold Class Collision Repair FacilityWe are a professional, OEM-certified collision repair organization built on pride in our craft, teamwork, and accountability . Our paint department is a cornerstone of quality — what leaves the booth represents the entire shop.Painters, body technicians, estimators, parts, and the front office work closely together to deliver consistent, high-quality repairs. We support one another, share best practices, and hold the work to a professional standard — because that’s how everyone gets better.We are looking for an Automotive Painter / Refinish Technician who takes pride in their work, values a clean process, and wants to be part of a well-run, team-focused shop.Role Overview This role is responsible for final refinish quality , efficiency, and consistency. You’ll work in a structured production environment with proper repair planning, clean files, and strong support from the front office and management.What You’ll Do Perform high-quality refinish work following OEM and paint manufacturer proceduresPrep, mask, prime, block, and paint vehicles to shop standardsBlend and color-match accurately and consistentlyMaintain a clean, organized paint booth and prep areaFollow all safety, environmental, and material-handling proceduresCommunicate with production and management on workflow and needsTake pride in final delivery qualityWhat We’re Looking For Prior experience as an automotive painter / refinish technicianStrong understanding of paint processes, materials, and equipmentAbility to maintain quality under production volumeAttention to detail and pride in craftsmanshipTeam-oriented mindset and professionalismI-CAR training and OEM experience valuedPaint manufacturer training (Axalta, PPG, BASF, etc.) a plusWhat Success Looks Like Here Consistent, high-quality finishesMinimal rework or comebacksSmooth handoffs from body to paint to detailClean, organized work areasStrong teamwork across departmentsCompensation — Performance Based Hourly Guarantee: Competitive base hourly rateFlat-Rate Pay: Earn flat-rate flag hours above 40 hours/weekSkill tiering applies based on experience and capabilityQuality and chargeback standards are clearly definedThis structure provides stability with real upside for productive, quality-focused painters.Team Incentive Compensation This role also participates in a shared, team-based incentive program tied to overall shop performance.Incentives are based on delivered shop revenue , not individual sales or written estimatesThe incentive pool activates once delivered revenue exceeds $225,000 per monthPayouts increase as shop performance improvesIncentives are shared among front-office and production-support team membersDesigned to reward teamwork, consistency, and execution , not shortcutsExample Monthly Incentive Outcomes (Examples shown for illustration; individual payouts vary by role and team results)~$275,000 delivered: $300–$500 per person~$325,000 delivered: $600–$900 per person~$375,000+ delivered: $1,000–$1,500+ per personIncentives are paid in addition to base compensation and align individual success with overall shop performance.Who This Role Is For Experienced automotive paintersRefinish technicians who value quality and teamworkProfessionals looking for steady volume and fair payIndividuals seeking long-term stability in a well-run shopWho Should Not Apply Entry-level candidates without refinish experienceAnyone unwilling to follow process and quality standardsShort-term or transitional job seekersThis is a career role in a shop where quality work is respected, supported, and rewarded .