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Automotive Painter

Classic Collision
Federal Way, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/28/2026

Automotive Painter

Classic Collision is now hiring a Paint Technician for our Federal Way location. 

Classic Collision was established in 1983 in Atlanta, Georgia with one single goal: To offer quality service to its customers with integrity and honesty.  Be a part of a rapidly growing company whose mission is to put safety, quality, integrity, and heart into every vehicle we repair and customer we serve. Whose values are to be Helpful and Supportive, Passionate and Have Fun, Agile and Accommodating, Take Initiative and Work Hard, and to Communicate Openly and Honestly.  Classic Collision offers competitive pay, benefits, and career advancement opportunities.  

We look forward to you joining our team!

Responsibilities

  • Refinish all assigned vehicles to pre-accident condition according to the written work-order, effectively diagnose and refinish vehicles thoroughly, safely, and profitably in a manner according to Classic SOPs, insurance partner and OEM industry guidelines/standards
  • Prepare color tint to match paint color; Mix paint colors, and ensure all formulations, preparations, top coating and curing meet OEM recommended standards for proper application sequence, timing, and materials usage
  • Follow all paint manufacturing guidelines
  • Assist in prep work when necessary
  • Ensure that all paint operations are complete, all masking is removed, and all prior paint-related disassembly has been reassembled prior to returning the vehicle to the body technician
  • Adhere to all regulatory compliance guidelines for hazardous waste disposal 
  • Maintain clean, orderly, and organized work area
  • Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Valid Driver's License Required
  • 2-5 years automotive refinishing experience
  • I-CAR certification preferred 
  • Comply with all safety requirements, respirator safety, and fitment/usage. Maintain compliance to pass required safety mask fit test
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Successful completion of background check required

 

 Behaviors/Competencies:

  • Integrity-Respect and accountability at every level and every interaction
  • Customer Service-Provide the highest level of customer service while building customer satisfaction and retention
  • Innovation-Develops and displays innovative approaches and ideas to our business
  • Teamwork-Contributes to building a positive team spirit and supports everyone’s efforts to succeed

 

Physical & Environmental

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands, and is required to talk and hear.  The employee is frequently required to stand, sit, and walk occasionally for long periods at a time. The employee may occasionally be required to reach with hands, arms and move objects up to 20 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.  In addition, abilities for assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned is required.  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential function. 

 

Classic Collision is an Equal Opportunity Employer: 

As an equal opportunity employer, Classic Collision does not discriminate against any employee or candidate based on age, race, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

 

Reasonable Accommodations:

Classic Collision is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individual with disabilities.  If you have a disability and you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or submit an online application, please e-mail recruiting@classiccollision.com, or call (470)500-6808.  This email and phone number are listed exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. 

 

This job description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position.

 

 


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