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Painter Assistant

Shelby, NC · On-site

$14.75 - $18/hr

Painter's Assistant Opportunity Join Our Auto Body Team at Richie's Body Shop: Are you skilled in ... Vocational school or training in automotive aesthetics. * Ability to work efficiently in a fast ...

Ability to assist or mentor paint preppers or junior technicians * Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus Beneficial Types of Previous Experience: * Automotive Painter (Dealership) * Collision Repair ...

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Ability to assist or mentor paint preppers or junior technicians * Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus Beneficial Types of Previous Experience: * Automotive Painter (Dealership) * Collision Repair ...

PAINTER ASSISTANT

Ocala, FL · On-site

$14.50 - $17.75/hr

... Painter Assistant. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting our Auto Painters in ... With over 1,300 employees representing 17 automotive brands, we offer new and pre-owned vehicles ...

PAINTER ASSISTANT

Ocala, FL · On-site

$14.50 - $17.75/hr

... Painter Assistant. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting our Auto Painters in ... With over 1,300 employees representing 17 automotive brands, we offer new and pre-owned vehicles ...

PAINTER ASSISTANT

Ocala, FL · On-site

$14.50 - $17.75/hr

... Painter Assistant. In this role, you will be responsible for assisting our Auto Painters in ... With over 1,300 employees representing 17 automotive brands, we offer new and pre-owned vehicles ...

... Automotive Painter to join our team and deliver extraordinary customer experiences. JOIN OUR TEAM ... Good communication skills including the ability to listen to customers and determine how to assist ...

Automotive Painter Job Type: Full-Time Location: Troy, MI Schedule: 6am - 2:30pm (M-F) Description ... Must be willing to assist peers, teach and help out as well as exude flexibility Physical ...

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How much do automotive painter assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for automotive painter assistant in the United States is $16.85, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Automotive Painter Assistant vs Automotive Painter?

AspectAutomotive Painter AssistantAutomotive Painter
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job trainingHigh school diploma; specialized training or apprenticeship
Work EnvironmentAuto body shops, dealerships, repair centersAuto body shops, manufacturing plants, repair facilities
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting with prep work, cleaning, masking, basic painting tasksPerforming painting, blending, finishing, and detailed work

The Automotive Painter Assistant primarily supports the painting process by preparing surfaces and assisting the painter, while the Automotive Painter performs the detailed painting and finishing work. The assistant role is entry-level, focusing on support tasks, whereas the painter role requires more skill and experience. Both roles are essential in auto body repair and share similar work environments and credentials, but differ in responsibilities and skill level.

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$18 - $25/hr

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Job description

At Truck Collision Services, we strive to conduct our business as a well-respected organization; with integrity, hard work, and with the highest care for our people, customers, and business partners.  Every employee at our organization is absolutely critical to our success. Our promise is to keep delivering the same award-winning service and value that our community has come to expect from our dealership group throughout the years.
 
Compensation: $18 - $25 per hour based on experience, Plus efficiency Bonus

Benefits:

  • Medical Insurance 
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Retirement plan with company match
  • Disability available
  • Paid uniforms
  • Paid vacation program
  • Paid Holidays
  • Holiday cook-outs

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform preparation work prior to painting such as grinding, sanding, buffing and mask-off areas not to be painted
  • Fill cavities and dents as necessary and surfaces repaired area to attain required finish
  • Cleans and prepares surface of articles to be painted using solvent, sandpaper and wire brush
  • Selects and mixes paint to produce desired color and finish according to specifications
  • Applies paint to prepared surfaces adjusting sprayer valves and nozzle to regulate width and pressure of spray according to knowledge of painting techniques up to show-car levels as required
  • Cleans spraying equipment thoroughly with solvent
  • Moves painted articles from preparation area to and from paint booth
  • Finish surfaces by polishing with sandpaper, pumice, compound, wax or other materials
  • Maintain clean and safe work environment
  • Maintains cleanliness of spray booth
  • Positions articles in jigs or erects ladders or scaffolding
  • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Background in paint and body repair
  • previous experience painting show and concept vehicles, with a minimum of 5 years hands-on experience.
  • A High School or GED equivalent required.
  • A certificate from an accredited technical or an industrial trade school is preferred.
  • Needs to be a self-starter with proficiency in budgeting time.
  • Incumbent must possess basic hand tools and spray guns for the position and upgrade such tools as required to complete the tasks assigned.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.