Job Overview

Responsibilities

Surface Preparation & Disassembly

- Remove trim and hardware, including door handles, exterior decals, and minor components from the vehicle body.
- Strip and sand old paint, rust, and sub-coatings down to a clean base.
- Mask and tape off areas, windows, and parts that should not receive paint or primer.
- Fill dents and cavities using body putty, plastic fillers, or soldering equipment to create a smooth, level surface.

Color Matching & Mixing

- Locate paint codes and specifications provided by the vehicle manufacturer.
- Match and mix paints and specialized coatings to replicate the exact factory color or custom shade.
- Perform spray-out test panels to check the "flop and face" (how light reflects off the metallic or pearl flakes) before applying to the vehicle.

Application & Refinishing

- Apply primers, sealers, base coats,



and clearcoats (using waterborne or solvent-based systems) with a spray gun inside a dedicated paint booth.
- Execute different paint techniques, including single-stage, base/transparent, and tri-coat applications.
- Apply anti-corrosive treatments and undercoating to protect the vehicle's frame and body panels.
- Inspect painted surfaces for defects, runs, sags, unpainted spots, or dust nibs.
- Buff, polish, and wet-sand the finished clearcoat to achieve a smooth, glass-like OEM finish.
- Reinstall exterior trim and clean up the workspace and paint mixing room

With Certification or experience as an Auto Body Painter.

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Auto Body Painter (Industrial Park)
🏢 DrBumper
📍 Industrial Park