Body Shop Painter — Collision Center

Location: Albuquerque, NM

Quality Dealerships has an immediate opening for an experienced Auto Body Painter in our quality-driven Collision Center. If you take pride in flawless finishes, precise color match, and on-time delivery, you’ll fit right in with our team.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Competitive, performance-based pay plan
• Monday–Friday schedule (weekends off)
• Clean booth, strong prep support, organized workflow
• Modern mixing room and color tools to reduce rework
• Paid training (I-CAR/OEM) and clear advancement path
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, retirement)

Core Responsibilities

• Perform full refinish operations: prime, seal, base, blend, clear, and bake per OEM procedures
• Color identification and matching using camera/spectro and variant decks; execute blends as required
• Surface prep, masking, jambs/edges, panel and multi-panel refinishes
• Defect control: nib, sand, buff/polish to deliver showroom finish
• Material management: proper mix ratios, gun setup, and booth housekeeping
• Document work performed; collaborate with estimators and body techs for quality and cycle time
• Follow all safety, PPE, and environmental/paint manufacturer guidelines

What You’ll Bring

• 2+ years professional automotive refinish experience
• Expertise in color matching, blending, and finish quality
• Experience with waterborne and solvent systems
• Strong booth discipline, cleanliness, and time management
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record

Nice to Have

• I-CAR Refinish certifications (or in progress)
• OEM certification experience (any brand)
• Familiarity with digital color tools and spectrophotometers
• Plastic refinishing, tri-stage, matte/satin finishes

Shop Tools & Process

• Downdraft/bake booth with routine maintenance and filter service
• Computerized paint mixing system with variant decks and color camera
• Dedicated mixing room, UV primers, dust extraction, clean prep areas
• Documented QC flow with pre/post scan requirements where applicable

How We Measure Success

• Finish quality (defect/rework rate near zero)
• Accurate color match and blend transitions
• Cycle time & touch time aligned to the repair plan
• Material usage efficiency and booth discipline
• Customer satisfaction scores and team collaboration

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay plan based on experience and certifications
• Health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits
• Paid training and certification opportunities
• Weekends off for work-life balance

About Quality Dealerships

We’re a well-established, customer-focused dealership group with a track record of quality repairs and a culture of teamwork. Join a shop that backs its painters with parts, process, and pride.