Automotive Paint Technician Jobs in Missouri

An Automotive Paint Technician, also known as an auto body painter, specializes in applying paint and finish to vehicles in an automotive company. They are responsible for performing color matching and mixing, surface preparation, applying primer, paint, and clear-coating. They also conduct final inspections, buffing and polishing the vehicle's surface, correcting any defects, ensuring quality and uniformity, and adhering to safety and environmental standards. The technician uses a variety of tools, such as spray guns, sanders, and brushes.

Prospective Automotive Paint Technicians should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and a post-secondary training program in auto body repair technology could be beneficial. They typically require a certification from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). Important skills include attention to detail, dexterity, technical skills, and a good sense of color. Prior to becoming an Automotive Paint Technician, individuals may have roles such as Automotive Detailer, Body Shop Assistant, or Auto Body Repair Technician to gain experience in the field.

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Auto Body Technician

  • Caliber Collision
  • Center, MO
  • 5 hours ago
  • Center, MO
  • 5 hours ago

Service Center OFallon MO $$$Ask about Sign on Bonus $$$ Every day, over 20,000 car accidents disrupt lives. When our customers face one, we step in to make things right quickly, confidently, and...

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Automotive Painter

  • The Boyd Group
  • Independence, MO
  • 6 hours ago
  • Independence, MO
  • 6 hours ago

Company: Gerber Collision & Glass Great Teams Dont Happen by Accident Built with Intent. Driven by YOU. At the Gerber Collision & Glass, our teams work to provide the elite infrastructure and...

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Collision Body Technician

  • Schaefer Autobody Centers
  • Fenton, MO
  • 14 hours ago
  • Fenton, MO
  • 14 hours ago

First Job Previous Job 340 of 4,178 Next Job Last Job Share More Like This Salary Not Available Position range in St. Louis, MO-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area $49k - $78k Per Year Collision Body...

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Auto Body Repair Technician / Painter

  • Mullins Body Shop
  • Independence, MO
  • 14 hours ago
  • Independence, MO
  • 14 hours ago

First Job Previous Job 264 of 4,178 Next Job Last Job Share More Like This Salary Not Available Position range in Kansas City, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area $49k - $78k Per Year Auto Body...

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Auto Body Technician

  • Crash Champions
  • Independence, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Independence, MO
  • 1 day ago

Champions Do More As one of the fastest-growing and most exciting brands in the industry, Crash Champions is the largest founder-led multi-shop operator (MSO) of high-quality collision repair...

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Body Shop Technician

  • Rush Enterprises
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 1 day ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 1 day ago

A Body Shop Technician will repair or replace damaged body parts back to Pre-Accident Condition with factory and dealership specifications. Quality repair need to meet or exceed the original...

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Experienced Heavy Body Technician

  • Carvana
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 4 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 4 days ago

We're looking for Autobody Preppers with a minimum of 5 years of professional automotive bodywork experience to join us at Carvana - the fastest-growing used automotive retailer in U.S. history...

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Auto body Technician

  • Carvana
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 5 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 5 days ago

We're looking for Autobody Preppers with a minimum of 1 year of professional automotive bodywork experience to join us at Carvana - the fastest-growing used automotive retailer in U.S. history and...

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Automotive Repair Technician

  • Carvana
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 6 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 6 days ago

We're looking for Autobody Preppers with a minimum of 1 year of professional automotive bodywork experience to join us at Carvana - the fastest-growing used automotive retailer in U.S. history and...

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Auto Body Technician

  • Masters Transportation
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 6 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 6 days ago

Why Join Our Team? Masters Transportation has been a leader in the commercial transportation industry for over 30 years. With one of the nation's largest fleets and locations across the U.S., we...

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AutoBody tech / Painter needed

  • Springfield, MO
  • 8 days ago
  • Springfield, MO
  • 8 days ago

un AutoBody tech / Painter needed (Springfield) S west bypass near 160 compensation: $18- $25 / hr with opportunity for bonuses employment type: experience level: mid level job title: AutoBody...

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Auto Body Technician

  • The Boyd Group
  • Grandview, MO
  • 11 days ago
  • Grandview, MO
  • 11 days ago

Company: Gerber Collision & Glass Great Teams Dont Happen by Accident Built with Intent. Driven by YOU. At the Gerber Collision & Glass, our teams work to provide the elite infrastructure and...

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Auto Body Repair Technician

  • CARSTAR Wicklunds Liberty
  • Liberty, MO
  • 12 days ago
  • Liberty, MO
  • 12 days ago

Auto Body Repair Technician (Liberty, MO) CARSTAR Wicklunds Liberty image 1 of 1 941 Sutton Place compensation: $30 flat rate body hour / $40 Mechanical flat rate hour employment type: experience...

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Automotive Painter (2nd Shift) - $6,000 Bonus

  • Carvana
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 13 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 13 days ago

We're looking for Auto Painters with a minimum of 5 years of professional automotive painting experience to join us at Carvana - the fastest-growing used automotive retailer in U.S. history and...

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Senior Auto Body Repair Specialist - 2nd Shift - $6,000 Bonus

  • Carvana, LLC
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 13 days ago
  • Kansas City, MO
  • 13 days ago

We're looking for Autobody Preppers with a minimum of 5 years of professional automotive bodywork experience to join us at Carvana - the fastest-growing used automotive retailer in U.S. history...

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Demographic Data for Missouri

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Salary for Automotive Paint Technician Jobs in Missouri

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireAutomotiveProfessionals research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Automotive Paint Technician positions.



Highest Education Level

Automotive Paint Technicians in Missouri offer the following education background
High School or GED
35.4%
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.5%
Associate's Degree
16.2%
Bachelor's Degree
10.4%
Master's Degree
3.8%
Some College
2.6%
Some High School
1.6%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Automotive Paint Technicians in Missouri
None
41.4%
Less than 1 year
28.9%
4-6 years
13.0%
2-4 years
7.0%
1-2 years
4.9%
10+ years
4.9%


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