Lead Painter

Job Title

Lead Wheel Painter

Job Description

Alloy Wheel Repair Pro is looking for an experienced Lead Wheel Painter to join our shop team.

In this role, you will lead shop-floor refinishing operations, managing everything from surface prep to high-end OEM color matching & clear coating. If you have a sharp eye for detail, pride yourself on factory-quality finishes, and can lead quality control in a fast-paced environment, we want to talk to you!

Key Responsibilities

• Surface Preparation: Perform scuffing, curb rash repair, sanding, and masking on alloy wheels.
• Painting: Apply primers, OEM color coats, custom finishes and topcoats.
• Quality Assurance: Inspect all finished wheels to ensure flawless adhesion, proper mil thickness, smooth coverage, and zero defects.
• Shop Leadership: Oversee daily shop painting schedules, manage paint and keep equipment maintained (spray guns & booth ).
• Safety & Compliance: Maintain a safe, organized paint booth environment while following OSHA, personal protective equipment (PPE), and chemical safety protocols.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 2 years of automotive refinishing, wheel repair painting.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of paint mixing, spray equipment setup, color matching, and curing cycles.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to spot substrate flaws, improper adhesion, or color discrepancies before wheels leave the booth.
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand for extended periods and regularly lift wheels weighing 30–50 lbs.
• Valid Driver’s License required.

Job Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person (Shop Location)
• Schedule: Monday to Friday

Benefits

• Competitive Hourly Rate
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Equipment & Safety Gear Provided
• Opportunities for Career & Leadership Growth

Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Auto painting: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $30