At Corydon Autobody, we take pride in delivering factory-quality finishes and restoring vehicles to OEM standards safely and efficiently. We operate a clean, modern facility with a high-efficiency paint booth and steady, year-round workflow. We are looking for an experienced lead collision refinish technician to manage our paint department, ensure flawless color matching and application, and lead our refinishing team.
Key Responsibilities
Paint Application & Refinishing: Apply primers, basecoats, clearcoats, and multi-stage finishes following OEM guidelines.
Color Matching & Tinting: Perform color matching, test sprayouts, and manual tinting using computerized scale and camera systems to achieve precise color matches.
Surface Preparation & Inspection: Oversee or perform final surface prep, sanding, masking, and priming, as well as post-paint denibbing, buffing, and polishing.
Teamwork & Collaboration: Work seamlessly with body technicians, estimators, and shop management to maintain workflow, meet delivery deadlines, and foster a positive, supportive shop environment.
Department Leadership & Mentorship: Guide paint prep technicians/apprentices, manage booth throughput, and maintain final quality inspection standards for every vehicle.
Booth Maintenance & Safety:
Maintain spray guns and paint booth filtration systems while ensuring strict adherence to VOC and WHS regulations.
Requirements & Qualifications
Experience: [3–5+] years of skilled collision paint and refinishing experience in a high-volume production body shop.
Certifications: I-CAR Refinish Technician certification, Red seal journeyman credentials, and paint manufacturer training (e.g., PPG, Axalta, BASF, Sherwin-Williams).
Skills: High proficiency in color theory, spray gun setup, blending techniques, and paint line chemistry (waterborne and solvent-based systems).
Tools: Must own a full set of professional spray guns and refinishing tools.
License: Valid driver’s license.
What We Offer
Compensation: Competitive flat-rate.
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Paid Time Off: PTO and paid holidays.
Continuous Growth: Paid ongoing I-CAR training and certifications. Future training in new equipment and progressive OEM procedures.
How to Apply
Ready to step into a lead role with a great team? Send your resume to
[email protected], call us at (phone hidden), or apply in person at 761 Corydon Avenue.
Pay: $28.00-$32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
📌 Lead Collision Refinish Technician (Mcmillan)
🏢 Corydon Autobody
📍 Mcmillan