Chesapeake Classic Restorations is hiring a skilled Paint & Body Technician to join our growing team.
We specialize in classic vehicle restoration, restomods, custom builds, and high-quality automotive craftsmanship. This is not a fast-paced collision shop environment. Our work requires patience, precision, attention to detail, and pride in doing the job the right way.
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in automotive body work, paint preparation, refinishing, and restoration-style repairs. We are looking for someone who understands that every panel, body line, finish, and final detail matters.
Responsibilities
- Perform body work on classic vehicles, custom builds, and restoration projects
- Repair, straighten, and prepare vehicle panels for paint
- Sand, block, prime, and prep surfaces to a high-quality finish
- Assist with paint application, refinishing, and final finish work
- Identify imperfections and correct them before final delivery
- Work closely with the paint, body, metal, mechanical, and upholstery teams
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
- Follow project direction and communicate progress clearly with the team
- Take pride in producing high-quality work that meets Chesapeake Classic Restorations’ standards
Qualifications
- Previous automotive paint and body experience required
- Experience with classic vehicles, restorations, custom builds, or hot rods preferred
- Strong understanding of body prep, sanding, blocking, priming, and refinishing
- Ability to work carefully and efficiently without cutting corners
- Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Dependable, motivated, and willing to take ownership of assigned work
- Must have a positive attitude and respect for the restoration process
- Preferred Experience
- Classic vehicle restoration
- Paint correction or refinishing
- Metal repair or panel alignment
- Custom paint work
- Fiberglass or specialty body repair
- Experience working in a restoration or custom automotive shop environment
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who cares about the details. At Chesapeake Classic Restorations, every vehicle has a story, and our job is to bring that story back to life. The right candidate will be someone who takes pride in their craft, respects the vehicles we work on, and wants to be part of a growing team focused on quality, craftsmanship, and long-term success.
Compensation
Pay is based on experience and skill level.
Schedule
Full-time position.
About Chesapeake Classic Restorations
Chesapeake Classic Restorations is a full-service classic vehicle restoration shop specializing in restoration, restomods, paint and body, metal fabrication, mechanical work, upholstery, and custom builds. Our team is passionate about preserving, restoring, and reimagining classic vehicles with the highest level of craftsmanship.
Pay: $21.00 - $36.69 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
