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Our well-established auto collision repair facility in Clovis, CA, is in search of an adept individual to lead our refinishing and painting team, specifically with expertise in paint systems and high-end refinishing techniques.\nQualifications:\nExperience: A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in high-end automotive refinishing and painting.\nSurface Preparation: Proficient in meticulously preparing vehicles for paint, ensuring surfaces are flawlessly primed, sanded, and masked.\nColor Mastery: Preferred skilled in color mixing and tinting to achieve precise color matches and seamless transitions.\nPaint Application: Proven track record of applying paint using advanced spray techniques, achieving impeccable finishes.\nLeadership: Ability to lead a team, assign tasks effectively, and ensure uncompromising quality in output.\nProblem-Solving: Expertise in identifying and resolving challenges related to paint application and finish.\nTeam Player: Collaborative mindset, fostering a harmonious and motivated work environment.\nDriver's License: Must hold a valid driver's license for potential vehicle transportation.\nClean Driving Record: No DUI convictions within the last 5 years.\nResponsibilities:\nLeadership: Provide guidance, mentorship, and training to the refinishing and painting team, driving excellence in performance.\nBASF Mastery: Utilize your deep understanding of BASF paint systems to create flawless color matches and finishes.\nColor Perfection: Skillfully mix and tint colors to exact specifications, ensuring seamless integration with existing finishes. The Paint Prepper is responsible for preparing repaired vehicles for refinishing and assisting Paint Technicians’ with their work. Duties include sanding, masking, priming vehicle parts, and keeping Paint Technicians aware of work progress. Must adhere to safety/OSHA guidelines and use required safety protection.\nDUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:\nAssist Paint Technician by preparing vehicles and parts for painting using proper techniques, equipment, and materials.\nRemove grease, dirt, paint, or rust from vehicle surfaces in preparation for paint application.\nApply paper and masking tape to protect non-painted surfaces (windows, bumpers, trim, etc.).\nMay assist Paint Technician with blending as needed.\nWorks with the paint team to keep all vehicles on schedule for on-time delivery.\nMaintain all tools and equipment, and keep workspace clean and organized.\nDisassemble, clean, and reassemble sprayers and power equipment.\nEnsure the paint area (prep station, paint booth, etc.) and paint mix/storage rooms are clean and all refinish products are stored as directed.\nMay help with general maintenance of paint booths.\nHelp with reassembly of vehicle – replace final moldings, trim and detail pieces.\nUtilize all required safety equipment and follow proper refinishing procedures in compliance with OSHA safety guidelines. Wear and use required safety equipment (respirator, eye, and skin protectors), and handle and dispose of hazardous waste properly.\nAttend daily release meetings.\nOther duties as assigned.\nEXPERIENCE / SKILL REQUIREMENTS:\nPrior automotive painting and refinishing process experience is required.\nPrior paint-prep experience preferred – sanding, masking, prepping, and blending.\nHigh School diploma/GED preferred. Collision tech graduate preferred.\nI-CAR or ASE refinishing certification is preferred.\nKnowledge of auto manufacturers’ repair/refinishing processes.\nAbility to receive direction and work well with others.\nValid driver’s license and insurable driving record.\nMust be able to work the following days and hours:\nMonday – Friday (8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., edit as necessary)\nPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:\nEssential physical requirements include:\nAbility to stoop, bend and kneel, squat, kneel, and pull\nExtended periods of kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping\nCarry and lift heavy objects (up to 50lbs)\nStanding, sitting, and walking\nPerforming repetitive motions\nVisual acuity for color matching\nSurface Excellence: Lead by example in preparing vehicle surfaces with precision and attention to detail.\nPaint Perfection: Apply paint using advanced spray techniques, consistently achieving impeccable results.\nEquipment Maintenance: Ensure proper care and maintenance of painting equipment for optimal performance.\nQuality Assurance: Maintain strict adherence to quality standards, conducting thorough inspections to ensure flawless finishes.\nCompliance: Uphold safety protocols and industry regulations throughout the painting process.\nJob Type: Full-time\nPay: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour\nExpected hours: 40 per week\nExperience:\nAuto painting: 3 years (Preferred)\nAuto paint prepping: 3 years (Required)\nWork Location: In person\nJob Types: Full-time, Part-time\nPay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour\nExpected hours: No more than 40 per week\nSchedule:\n8 hour shift\nDay shift\nMonday to Friday\nNo nights\nExperience:\nAuto painting: 5 years (Required)\nAbility to Commute:\nClovis, CA 93612 (Required)\nAbility to Relocate:\nClovis, CA 93612: Relocate before starting work (Required)\nWork Location: In person","company":"Clovis Collision Center","rawCompany":"clovis collision center","city":"Clovis","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-12T20:37:21.693Z","occupations":[{"code":"49-3021.00","title":"Automotive Body and Related Repairers","slug":"automotive-body-and-related-repairers"},{"code":"51-9124.00","title":"Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders","slug":"coating-painting-and-spraying-machine-setters-operators-and-tenders"},{"code":"47-2141.00","title":"Painters, Construction and Maintenance","slug":"painters-construction-and-maintenance"}],"industries":[{"code":"811121","title":"Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance","slug":"automotive-body-paint-and-interior-repair-and-maintenance"},{"code":"811114","title":"Specialized Automotive Repair","slug":"specialized-automotive-repair"},{"code":"811198","title":"All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance","slug":"all-other-automotive-repair-and-maintenance"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Auto Painter / Paint Prepper","description":"Are you a seasoned Auto Repair Refinisher/Painter with a meticulous approach to your craft and a passion for elevating vehicles to a pristine finish? Our well-established auto collision repair facility in Clovis, CA, is in search of an adept individual to lead our refinishing and painting team, specifically with expertise in paint systems and high-end refinishing techniques.\nQualifications:\nExperience: A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in high-end automotive refinishing and painting.\nSurface Preparation: Proficient in meticulously preparing vehicles for paint, ensuring surfaces are flawlessly primed, sanded, and masked.\nColor Mastery: Preferred skilled in color mixing and tinting to achieve precise color matches and seamless transitions.\nPaint Application: Proven track record of applying paint using advanced spray techniques, achieving impeccable finishes.\nLeadership: Ability to lead a team, assign tasks effectively, and ensure uncompromising quality in output.\nProblem-Solving: Expertise in identifying and resolving challenges related to paint application and finish.\nTeam Player: Collaborative mindset, fostering a harmonious and motivated work environment.\nDriver's License: Must hold a valid driver's license for potential vehicle transportation.\nClean Driving Record: No DUI convictions within the last 5 years.\nResponsibilities:\nLeadership: Provide guidance, mentorship, and training to the refinishing and painting team, driving excellence in performance.\nBASF Mastery: Utilize your deep understanding of BASF paint systems to create flawless color matches and finishes.\nColor Perfection: Skillfully mix and tint colors to exact specifications, ensuring seamless integration with existing finishes. The Paint Prepper is responsible for preparing repaired vehicles for refinishing and assisting Paint Technicians’ with their work. Duties include sanding, masking, priming vehicle parts, and keeping Paint Technicians aware of work progress. Must adhere to safety/OSHA guidelines and use required safety protection.\nDUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:\nAssist Paint Technician by preparing vehicles and parts for painting using proper techniques, equipment, and materials.\nRemove grease, dirt, paint, or rust from vehicle surfaces in preparation for paint application.\nApply paper and masking tape to protect non-painted surfaces (windows, bumpers, trim, etc.).\nMay assist Paint Technician with blending as needed.\nWorks with the paint team to keep all vehicles on schedule for on-time delivery.\nMaintain all tools and equipment, and keep workspace clean and organized.\nDisassemble, clean, and reassemble sprayers and power equipment.\nEnsure the paint area (prep station, paint booth, etc.) and paint mix/storage rooms are clean and all refinish products are stored as directed.\nMay help with general maintenance of paint booths.\nHelp with reassembly of vehicle – replace final moldings, trim and detail pieces.\nUtilize all required safety equipment and follow proper refinishing procedures in compliance with OSHA safety guidelines. Wear and use required safety equipment (respirator, eye, and skin protectors), and handle and dispose of hazardous waste properly.\nAttend daily release meetings.\nOther duties as assigned.\nEXPERIENCE / SKILL REQUIREMENTS:\nPrior automotive painting and refinishing process experience is required.\nPrior paint-prep experience preferred – sanding, masking, prepping, and blending.\nHigh School diploma/GED preferred. 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