Lead Body & Paint Technician
Torque Motorsports – Lake of the Ozarks
Build More Than Repairs. Build One-of-a-Kind Vehicles.
Torque Motorsports is growing, and we're looking for an experienced Lead Body & Paint Technician to lead our body and paint department. If you're tired of insurance-driven production work and want to build custom vehicles you're proud to put your name on, this is the opportunity you've been waiting for.
We're a performance and custom shop specializing in everything from complete restorations and collision repair to custom fabrication, paint, suspension, off-road builds, marine projects, and high-performance upgrades.
What You'll Do
- Lead all body and paint operations
- Perform collision and structural repairs
- Metal finishing, panel replacement, and fabrication
- Prepare vehicles for high-quality paint work
- Paint, blend, buff, and polish to show-quality standards
- Coordinate workflow with service advisors and technicians
- Maintain quality control throughout the repair process
- Train and mentor other body technicians
- Ensure jobs stay on schedule while maintaining exceptional craftsmanship
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of body and paint experience
- Leadership experience preferred
- Strong metal fabrication and welding skills
- Experience with custom builds, restorations, and performance vehicles
- Ability to perform high-end paint preparation and refinishing
- Frame measuring and repair experience is a plus
- Pride in craftsmanship and attention to detail
- Positive attitude and team-first mentality
- Valid driver's license
Bonus Skills
- Custom fabrication
- Air ride, lift kits, or off-road builds
- Marine fiberglass or paint experience
- Performance vehicle experience
- Show-quality finishing and detailing
What We Offer
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Performance bonuses
- Modern equipment and quality tools
- Interesting projects—not repetitive insurance work
- Opportunity to build award-worthy custom vehicles
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Supportive, passionate team
- Career advancement opportunities
This Position Is NOT For You If...
- You only want to replace bolt-on panels.
- You rush jobs instead of doing them right.
- You dislike custom work or fabrication.
- You're looking for a flat-rate production shop.
This Position IS For You If...
You take pride in every vehicle that leaves your bay. You enjoy solving difficult repairs, building custom projects, mentoring others, and creating vehicles that turn heads everywhere they go.
If people compliment your work because the repair is impossible to find—or because the paint is flawless—we want to meet you.
Join a shop where craftsmanship still matters.
Apply today or stop by Torque Motorsports to tour the shop and meet the team.
Pay: $30.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
