Paint & Body Technician – Classic Car Restoration Shop
Location: On-site
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Remotely: No
About Us
We are a high-end classic car restoration shop specializing in restoring and building vintage vehicles to exceptional standards. From original restorations to custom restomods, we take pride in delivering craftsmanship that exceeds customer expectations. Every vehicle that leaves our shop represents our reputation, and we are looking for team members who share that same commitment to quality.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Paint & Body Technician with a strong background in classic car restoration. This position requires an individual who is highly skilled in bodywork, panel alignment, surface preparation, and paint refinishing. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and capable of producing high-quality work while meeting project deadlines.
Experience working on classic vehicles is REQUIRED.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform high-quality bodywork on classic and vintage vehicles
- Repair rust, dents, and damaged panels using proper metal finishing techniques
- Replace, fit, and align body panels, doors, hoods, fenders, and trim for proper gaps and fitment
- Block sand, prime, and prepare vehicles for paint to show-quality standards
- Perform masking, sealing, painting, color sanding, and buffing when required
- Identify imperfections and ensure surfaces are properly prepared before paint application
- Work closely with fabrication, mechanical, and assembly departments throughout the restoration process
- Maintain exceptional quality control throughout every phase of the project
- Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe
- Complete projects efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of craftsmanship
Qualifications
- Proven experience restoring and refinishing classic vehicles (REQUIRED)
- Strong knowledge of body repair, panel alignment, filler work, primer application, and paint preparation
- Experience with block sanding, guide coats, feather edging, and surface finishing
- Ability to perform high-quality paint work, including basecoat/clearcoat systems, is preferred
- Experience with color sanding and polishing to show-quality finishes
- Ability to work efficiently while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced restoration environment with production deadlines
- Must provide your own professional-grade tools
- Reliable, punctual, self-motivated, and accountable
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
Preferred Experience
- Classic car restoration
- Custom vehicles and restomod builds
- Metal finishing and minor fabrication
- Fiberglass repair and panel fitting
- Show-quality paint finishing
- Experience using modern paint systems such as PPG, BASF, Axalta, or Glasurit
Work Environment & Culture
Our team is built around craftsmanship, accountability, and pride in every vehicle we restore.
Our culture is:
- Detail-Oriented – We believe the smallest details make the biggest difference.
- Quality-Driven – We never sacrifice craftsmanship for speed.
- Team-Focused – We work together to build exceptional vehicles.
- Results-Oriented – We take ownership of our work and strive for excellence on every project.
We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys restoring classic vehicles, takes pride in producing outstanding work, and wants to be part of a team building some of the finest classic cars on the road.
Benefits
- Full-time position
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Opportunity to work on high-end classic and custom vehicles
- Professional, well-equipped restoration facility
- Benefit eligibility after applicable waiting period
- Benefits available to full-time employees
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $41,600.00 - $62,400.00 per year
Experience:
- Auto painting: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
