Body and Paint Technician About the Company
Motion Products Inc. is a world-renowned Ferrari restoration specialist trusted for
award-winning craftsmanship where patience, precision, and show-quality results define success. The company operates one of the nation's most extensive
restoration facilities with 45 expert technicians across 75,000 square feet, delivering
concours-level work on 500+ vehicles showcased at prestigious international events.
The organization blends the artistry of master craftspeople with the systems and
discipline of a world-class restoration operation. Headquartered in Neenah,
Wisconsin, MPI's reputation is built on meticulous quality, comprehensive in-house
capabilities, and specialists who can elevate both restoration outcomes and the
teams delivering them.
Role Summary
The Body and Paint Technician is the craftsmanship standard-bearer for MPI's
restoration projects, accountable for show-quality surface preparation, flawless
paint execution, and concours-level finishing. This specialist owns surface integrity,
finish excellence, and meticulous quality control that makes world-class
restoration repeatable across varied vehicle types and collector expectations.
This position is based in Neenah with daily work in MPI's climate-controlled facility,
partnering closely with Metal Fabrication and Assembly teams. The Body and Paint
Technician reports to the Paint Department Manager and is expected to be patient,
precise, and quality-focused, able to deliver mirror finishes while maintaining
collaborative team dynamics.
Unlike collision repair focused on speed, this role demands patience and pride in
work scrutinized by concours judges worldwide. Projects span weeks or months per
vehicle, with quality standards exceeding typical refinishing, all within secure
facilities protecting multi-million dollar investments.
The Mission
Motion Products Inc. was founded on a simple principle: to preserve automotive
history. MPI delivers extraordinary restorations driven by each collector's vision,
acting as a true partner and advocate from intake through final debut. The mission is
to bring meticulous craftsmanship and practical problem-solving to every project
while maintaining complete transparency—so restorations stay aligned to scope,
timeline, and the outcomes that matter most to collectors and enthusiasts
worldwide.
The mission for the Body and Paint Technician is straightforward: deliver world-class
finishes that protect MPI's reputation and maintain consistency across the
restoration portfolio. This specialist perfects surface preparation and paint quality,
develops expertise through coaching and clear standards, and drives continuous
improvement through meticulous technique and proactive issue resolution, all while
reinforcing MPI's passion-first culture.
Why MPI?
Motion Products Inc. offers a rare combination of world-class restoration reputation
and specialized craftsmanship development. The company has built its legacy on
award-winning Ferrari restorations showcased at prestigious events, bringing
meticulous quality, comprehensive in-house capabilities, and practical problem-solving to every project, which drives strong collector loyalty and repeat business.
Culturally, Motion Products operates with a passion-first, team-oriented mindset
that values excellence without ego. The environment rewards craftspeople who
communicate clearly, collaborate across restoration phases, and take ownership of
quality outcomes, creating a stable, high-trust place to build a career.
Role Metrics and Goals
90 Day Performance Objectives: Assessment and Integration
-Complete onboarding and stakeholder alignment; learn MPI's 11-phase restoration system, quality standards, and how Paint, Metal Fabrication, and Assembly teams work together today.
-Establish consistent operating rhythm: surface preparation protocols, paint application sequences, quality checkpoints, and clear expectations for finish excellence and meticulous craftsmanship.
-Get full visibility into active restoration projects and intake pipeline; stabilize the highest priority surfaces first (filler application, primer blocking, paint spraying, polishing technique).
-Assess personal skill gaps across core competencies; outline a practical development plan tied to measurable quality outcomes and MPI's concours-level finish standards.
180-Day Performance Objectives: Leadership and Execution
-Become fully self-sustaining: independently own body and paint quality across assigned projects with reliable surface preparation, finish excellence, and proactive defect prevention. -Improve consistency by executing MPI's paint standards, strengthening process handoffs, and reducing preventable rework through meticulous technique and quality verification.
-Strengthen accountability with visible routines: quality self-checks, clear ownership of assigned surfaces, and consistent follow-through on commitments to Paint Department Manager.
-Build strong internal and external relationships while maintaining firm quality standards, clear communication, fast escalation, and solutions-forward collaboration.
365-Day Performance Objectives: Scale and Strategic Impact
-Deliver show-winning outcomes through consistent quality execution, disciplined technique, and a durable personal operating system that maintains concours standards across the restoration portfolio.
-Serve as a dependable specialist for the organization, reducing finish variability by upgrading personal capability, consistency, and decision-making on complex surface challenges.
-Demonstrate strong operating rhythms that support accountability and continuous improvement, predictable quality output, proactive issue surfacing, and measurable skill progress.
Note:
Titus Talent Strategies is an approved partner of MPI. For additional details on this opportunity, please reach out directly to Kacie Ackey at kacie.ackey@titustalent.com or 715-897-2997.