Auto Body Painter

Express Employment Professionals Defunct

Location

High Point, NC, 27260

Job Type

Other

Date Posted

2 September 2026

Job Full Description
$19/hour and up based on experience
1st Shift 6:30 am- 5 pm Monday to Thursday with Overtime on Friday and Saturday as needed for production
**This is a direct hire opportunity
Our Client is seeking a skilled Autobody Painter to join our Finishing Department. This position plays a key role in delivering the high-quality truck bodies and trailers our customers expect.
About the Role
The Autobody Painter is responsible for preparing, priming, and painting truck bodies, trailers, and components according to company quality and safety standards. You will ensure all finished surfaces meet durability, appearance, and performance expectations.
Key Responsibilities

Prepare surfaces through sanding, masking, cleaning, and priming
Mix and match paint colors for accurate finish results
Apply paint coatings using spray guns (HVLP)
Inspect and correct defects such as sags, runs, or thin spots
Follow all safety, environmental, and material-handling procedures
Maintain spray guns, paint booths, and equipment
Apply undercoats, sealers, and topcoats to various surfaces (metal, fiberglass, composites)
Work with production teams to meet job timelines
Record paint usage, color codes, and job details
Perform touch-ups and final finish repairs

Qualifications
Required

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum 2 years of autobody or industrial painting experience
Strong knowledge of paint prep, application techniques, and materials
Experience with HVLP spray equipment
Ability to recognize and correct finish defects

Preferred

Experience painting truck bodies or trailers
Technical/vocational training in paint application

Skills & Competencies

Excellent attention to detail and craftsmanship
Strong color-matching ability
Understanding of OSHA/EPA safety practices
Ability to work independently and on a team
Dependable, punctual, and organized

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to stand, walk, kneel, crawl, climb, and stoop as needed
Must have full range of vision including color and depth perception
Ability to work in a paint booth and production shop environment

Work Environment

Paint booth and shop setting
Exposure to noise, fumes, and seasonal temperature changes
Fast-paced, production-driven work environment

This Client offers employees a competitive compensation and benefit package including:

Productivity and Performance Bonus
Paid Vacation Time
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Employee cost share)
Wellness Plan with Incentives
Flexible Spending Accounts
Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Company Paid Basic Life Insurance with AD&D Policy
Voluntary Life Insurance
401 K with Company Match
Supplemental Accident, and Critical Illness Insurance plans
Hospital Confinement Indemnity Policy
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Legal Shield

Winston-Salem, NC 2793
3516 Vest Mill Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27103