Automotive Painter / Refinish Technician
1 year ago
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.