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Cox Automotive

Auto Body Painter Helper

Carleton, MI · On-site

Auto Body Painter Helper Key Responsibilities Serves as an entry - level Technician. With guidance, performs Technician duties, including: * Perform vehicle cleaning and preparation, including ...

Stratosphere Autobody

AUTO BODY PAINTER

Bayport, NY · On-site

Join Stratosphere Autobody as an Auto Body Painter, where your skills will help restore vehicles to their former glory! We are looking for passionate individuals to contribute to our dedicated team ...

Stratosphere Autobody

AUTO BODY PAINTER

Bayport, NY

Join Stratosphere Autobody as an Auto Body Painter, where your skills will help restore vehicles to their former glory! We are looking for passionate individuals to contribute to our dedicated team ...

Stratosphere Autobody

AUTO BODY PAINTER

Bayport, NY

Join Stratosphere Autobody as an Auto Body Painter, where your skills will help restore vehicles to their former glory! We are looking for passionate individuals to contribute to our dedicated team ...

Bob Weaver Auto

Auto Body Painter

Pottsville, PA

Auto Body Painter Bob Weaver Collision Center | Pottsville, PA Schuylkill County's #1 Top Rated ... Help manage paint workflow to maintain efficiency and cycle times * Coordinate with body ...

Bob Weaver Auto

Auto Body Painter

Pottsville, PA · On-site

Auto Body Painter Bob Weaver Collision Center | Pottsville, PA Schuylkill County's #1 Top Rated ... Help manage paint workflow to maintain efficiency and cycle times * Coordinate with body ...

Bob Weaver Auto

Auto Body Painter

Pottsville, PA · On-site

Auto Body Painter Bob Weaver Collision Center | Pottsville, PA Schuylkill County's #1 Top Rated ... Help manage paint workflow to maintain efficiency and cycle times * Coordinate with body ...

XAVIER COMPANY INC

Auto Body Painter

Bloomfield, NJ · On-site

Auto Body Painter Busy Auto Body Shop looking for experienced painter to join our team. Must have experience spraying base/clear coat as well as single stage paints and waterborne. The candidate must ...

CSN Collision

Auto Body Painter

Bremerton, WA · On-site

As an Auto Body Painter, you will be responsible for performing high-quality paint jobs on various types of vehicles to restore their appearance and protect them from further damage. Key ...

Siddons-Martin Emergency Group

Painter Helper

Waxahachie, TX · On-site

$15.75 - $19.25/hr

Qualifications The Autobody Paint Helper must be able to clearly demonstrate their ability to set and reach performance goals set forth by the owner/operator. * Excellent customer service skills ...

CSN Collision

Auto Body Painter

Honolulu, HI · On-site

Auto Body Painter Location: 789 Manpunapuna St, Honolulu, HI, 96819 Company: Unibody Autotech Collision About Us: Since our founding in 1998, Unibody Autotech Collision has established itself as a ...

XAVIER COMPANY INC

Auto Body Painter

Bloomfield, NJ · On-site

Auto Body Painter Busy Auto Body Shop looking for experienced painter to join our team. Must have experience spraying base/clear coat as well as single stage paints and waterborne. The candidate must ...

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As of Jul 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for auto body painter helper in the United States is $26.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.71 and $29.33 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as an Auto Body Painter Helper, you need foundational knowledge of surface preparation, basic painting techniques, and safety procedures, often obtained through on-the-job training or vocational programs. Familiarity with tools such as sanding machines, paint sprayers, protective gear, and industrial cleaners is essential, though formal certifications are not always required. Attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to follow instructions and work well within a team are valuable soft skills in this position. These skills ensure that paint jobs are performed efficiently, safely, and to a high standard, contributing to overall customer satisfaction and shop productivity.

What is an Auto Body Painter Helper job?

An Auto Body Painter Helper assists auto body painters in preparing vehicles for painting by sanding, masking, and cleaning surfaces. They help mix paint, maintain painting equipment, and ensure the work area stays organized. Their role is essential for achieving a smooth and professional paint finish. This position often serves as a stepping stone to becoming a skilled auto body painter with additional training and experience.

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As an Auto Body Painter Helper, your day usually starts with organizing materials and preparing vehicles by sanding, taping, and cleaning surfaces before painting. You work closely with experienced painters, assisting them by mixing paint, maintaining equipment, and ensuring the workspace stays clean and safe throughout the process. Helpers often move between various tasks and must adapt to urgent projects or customer needs as required. This hands-on role offers excellent insight into the auto body repair field and can serve as a stepping stone to higher-level positions, such as lead painter or technician, with continued experience and training.

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Auto Body Painter Helper

Auto Body Painter Helper

Cox Automotive

Carleton, MI • On-site

Full-time

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Cox Automotive rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 138 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

105th of 146 rated financial services

Job description

Auto Body Painter Helper
Key Responsibilities
Serves as an entry - level Technician. With guidance, performs Technician duties, including:
  • Perform vehicle cleaning and preparation, including washing, wheel cleaning, waxing, buffing, and polishing.

  • Completing work order documentation.

  • Prepare vehicle surfaces for buffing and refinishing.

  • Remove imperfections and restore panels to OEM quality standards.

  • Inspect finished body panels to ensure proper color match and consistent finish texture.

  • Remove compound and polish residue from buffed panels.

  • Move vehicles as needed to support workflow throughout the detailing and painting process.

  • Follow all safety guidelines and company procedures.

Minimum Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED preferred.
  • 1+ years of experience in an auto body/paint shop, vocational, or technical school in automotive program.

  • Valid driver's license and good driving record required.

  • Ability to operate both manual and automatic transmission vehicles.

  • Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn automotive paint processes.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment
  • Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk, and hear.

  • Frequently required to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, squat, and climb.

  • Ability to lift up to 15 pounds (e.g., tools and materials).

  • Ability to perform repetitive motions and maintain manual dexterity in a production environment.

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Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
EOE, including disability/vets

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At Cox Automotive, people of every background are driven by their passion for mobility, innovation and community. We transform the way the world buys, sells, owns and uses cars, accelerating the industry with global powerhouse brands like Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book, Manheim and more. What's more, we do it all with an emphasis on employee growth and happiness. Drive your future forward and join Cox Automotive today! Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses - which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications - is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? Join us today! Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page . Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship. Statement to ALL Third-Party Agencies and Similar Organizations: Cox accepts resumes only from agencies with which we formally engage their services. Please do not forward resumes to our applicant tracking system, Cox employees, Cox hiring manager, or send to any Cox facility. Cox is not responsible for any fees or charges associated with unsolicited resumes.

Industry

Automobile dealers and technology, communication and media

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Atlanta, GA, US

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