Auto Body Painter

Automotive Painter / Prepper

Frank’s Collision Center – Warm Springs Road | Columbus, GA

Frank’s Collision Center is a family-owned and operated collision repair company serving our communities since 1992. With four locations across Georgia and Alabama, we have built our reputation on quality repairs, customer service, and doing the job right.

Our Warm Springs Road location is I-CAR Gold Class and certified by Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Ford, Lincoln, Honda, and Acura, reflecting our commitment to proper repair procedures, ongoing training, and high-quality collision repairs.

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Automotive Painter / Prepper to join our team at our Warm Springs Road location in Columbus, Georgia. In this role, you will prepare vehicles for refinishing and perform painting duties according to your experience and assigned responsibilities.

We are looking for someone who understands that an excellent finish starts with careful preparation. The right candidate takes pride in their workmanship, pays close attention to detail, and works efficiently without sacrificing quality. This is an opportunity for someone seeking a long-term position with an established, family-owned collision repair company.

Pay

$20 per flagged labor hour — commission-based pay. Earnings are calculated using the labor hours assigned to the painting/preparation work on each repair estimate and the work completed.

Schedule

Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM–5:30 PM
Closed Saturday and Sunday

Enjoy a consistent weekday schedule with weekends off.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles and parts for refinishing, including cleaning, degreasing, sanding, featheredging, masking, priming, and blocking.
• Inspect surfaces for imperfections and address preparation issues before paint application.
• Properly mask and protect glass, trim, adjacent panels, and other components from overspray.
• Mix and apply primers, sealers, basecoats, and clearcoats according to assigned responsibilities and paint manufacturer instructions.
• Perform color matching, spray-out checks, tinting, and blending as appropriate to the work assigned.
• Follow applicable OEM refinishing procedures and paint system technical instructions.
• Inspect finished work for proper color match, coverage, texture, and finish quality.
• Perform finish correction, including denibbing, wet sanding, buffing, and polishing as needed.
• Safely operate, clean, and maintain spray guns, sanding tools, paint booth equipment, and other refinishing tools.
• Communicate with body technicians, estimators, parts personnel, and management to keep repairs moving efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and properly store and handle refinishing materials.
• Follow all required safety procedures, including appropriate respiratory protection, personal protective equipment, and proper material disposal.
• Maintain a high standard of workmanship and identify concerns before a vehicle moves to the next stage of repair.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in automotive painting and/or paint preparation required.
• Strong knowledge of automotive surface preparation, sanding, masking, primers, and refinishing materials.
• For candidates performing painting duties, proficiency in paint application, color matching, and blending.
• Ability to read repair estimates and follow applicable OEM procedures and paint manufacturer technical instructions.
• Skilled in the safe use of hand tools, power tools, sanding equipment, and refinishing equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify surface and finish imperfections.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to perform the physical duties of the position, including standing, bending, reaching, and working around vehicles, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Dependable, motivated, and able to communicate and work effectively as part of a team.
• Commitment to safe work practices, quality craftsmanship, and continued learning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a dealership or manufacturer-certified collision repair facility.
• I-CAR training or automotive refinishing certifications.
• Experience working with Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Ford, Lincoln, Honda, or Acura vehicles.

Why Frank’s?

Frank’s Collision Center has been serving customers since 1992, and our reputation has been built on the quality of our repairs and the people behind them. Our Warm Springs Road facility’s I-CAR Gold Class recognition and Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Ford, Lincoln, Honda, and Acura certifications demonstrate our commitment to continued training and manufacturer repair standards.

We offer a consistent Monday–Friday schedule with Saturdays and Sundays off. We’re looking for someone who takes ownership of their work and wants to grow with our team.

If you’re an experienced Automotive Painter / Prepper looking for a long-term opportunity in Columbus, GA, we’d love to hear from you.

Frank’s Collision Center
Warm Springs Road | Columbus, Georgia
You’re driving home our reputation.

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person