Auto Body Painter (Contract – Flat Rate)
8 days ago
Jamaica, Queens
Auto Body Painter (Contract – Flat Rate $2,400) Current Scope of Work (Immediate) • 13 total units, • 8 units require full paint (prep → complete refinish), • 7 units require touch-up and correction work, • Sanding, surface correction, and proper substrate preparation, • Removal of oils, contaminants, and imperfections, • Apply primer, basecoat, and clear coat with consistency and control, • Ensure even coverage and clean finishes across carts, trailers, and steel components, • Maintain proper spray technique, gun setup, and material handling, • Buffing, polishing, and final surface refinement, • Identify and correct defects (runs, orange peel, dry spray, inconsistencies), • Ability to handle multiple units simultaneously in a production workflow, • Maintain speed without compromising finish quality, • Work extended hours (60+) while staying consistent and detail-oriented, • 3+ years in an auto body shop (prep + paint required), • Proven ability to spray independently (not just prep or assist), • Strong understanding of paint systems, materials, and workflow, • Experience in high-volume or production environments strongly preferred, • Ability to read and execute work orders without constant direction, • Lift and carry up to 80 lbs, • Frequent bending, kneeling, squatting, • Structured for experienced professionals who can produce efficiently, • Opportunity for continued contract work based on performance
Main Street, Flushing, Queens, New York
