Automotive Painter / Refinish Technician

CARSTAR Delray Beach & Faith Auto Works

Automotive Painter / Refinish Technician

Ronkonkoma, NY +1 location
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Automotive Painter / Refinish Technician

    Delray Beach FL | OEM-Certified, I-CAR Gold Class Collision Repair Facility

    We are a professional, OEM-certified collision repair organization built on pride in our craft, teamwork, and accountability. Our paint department is a cornerstone of quality — what leaves the booth represents the entire shop.

    Painters, body technicians, estimators, parts, and the front office work closely together to deliver consistent, high-quality repairs. We support one another, share best practices, and hold the work to a professional standard — because that’s how everyone gets better.

    We are looking for an Automotive Painter / Refinish Technician who takes pride in their work, values a clean process, and wants to be part of a well-run, team-focused shop.

    Role Overview

    This role is responsible for final refinish quality , efficiency, and consistency. You’ll work in a structured production environment with proper repair planning, clean files, and strong support from the front office and management.

    What You’ll Do

    • Perform high-quality refinish work following OEM and paint manufacturer procedures

    • Prep, mask, prime, block, and paint vehicles to shop standards

    • Blend and color-match accurately and consistently

    • Maintain a clean, organized paint booth and prep area

    • Follow all safety, environmental, and material-handling procedures

    • Communicate with production and management on workflow and needs

    • Take pride in final delivery quality

    What We’re Looking For

    • Prior experience as an automotive painter / refinish technician

    • Strong understanding of paint processes, materials, and equipment

    • Ability to maintain quality under production volume

    • Attention to detail and pride in craftsmanship

    • Team-oriented mindset and professionalism

    I-CAR training and OEM experience valued

    Paint manufacturer training (Axalta, PPG, BASF, etc.) a plus

    What Success Looks Like Here

    • Consistent, high-quality finishes

    • Minimal rework or comebacks

    • Smooth handoffs from body to paint to detail

    • Clean, organized work areas

    • Strong teamwork across departments

    Compensation — Performance Based

    • Hourly Guarantee: Competitive base hourly rate

    • Flat-Rate Pay: Earn flat-rate flag hours above 40 hours/week

    • Skill tiering applies based on experience and capability

    • Quality and chargeback standards are clearly defined

    This structure provides stability with real upside for productive, quality-focused painters.

    Team Incentive Compensation

    This role also participates in a shared, team-based incentive program tied to overall shop performance.

    • Incentives are based on delivered shop revenue , not individual sales or written estimates

    • The incentive pool activates once delivered revenue exceeds $225,000 per month

    • Payouts increase as shop performance improves

    • Incentives are shared among front-office and production-support team members

    • Designed to reward teamwork, consistency, and execution , not shortcuts

    Example Monthly Incentive Outcomes

    (Examples shown for illustration; individual payouts vary by role and team results)

    • ~$275,000 delivered: $300–$500 per person

    • ~$325,000 delivered: $600–$900 per person

    • ~$375,000+ delivered: $1,000–$1,500+ per person

    Incentives are paid in addition to base compensation and align individual success with overall shop performance.

    Who This Role Is For

    • Experienced automotive painters

    • Refinish technicians who value quality and teamwork

    • Professionals looking for steady volume and fair pay

    • Individuals seeking long-term stability in a well-run shop

    Who Should Not Apply

    • Entry-level candidates without refinish experience

    • Anyone unwilling to follow process and quality standards

    • Short-term or transitional job seekers

    This is a career role in a shop where quality work is respected, supported, and rewarded.

  • Locations
    Delray Beach, FL • Ronkonkoma, NY