Automotive Painter / Refinish Technician
hace 1 año
Ronkonkoma
Job DescriptionAutomotive Painter / Refinish Technician Ronkonkoma, NY | 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.