Automotive Paint Technician Jobs in Harrison, NY

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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Experienced Medium-Duty Auto Body Technician wanted!

  • Passaic, NJ (22 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Passaic, NJ (22 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 8 hours ago

About the Role We are seeking a skilled and dependable Medium-Duty Auto Body Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience repairing and restoring medium-duty trucks,...

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Auto Body Paint Prepper

  • Yorktown Heights, NY (21 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Yorktown Heights, NY (21 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 2 days ago

We are a busy Auto Body Repair Shop in Westchester that has employment opportunity for a full-time Automotive Mechanic. Recent mechanical experience is a MUST! We offer top pay, uniforms, vacation...

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Experienced Auto Body Technician Needed Quality Body Repair

  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (24 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Quality Body Repair is hiring an experienced auto body technician for our shop located in Brooklyn. We are looking for someone reliable, skilled, and ready to work. This position is for an...

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Automotive Paint Technician

  • VIVE Collision
  • Great Neck, NY (14 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Great Neck, NY (14 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 3 days ago

painting experience I-Car Certifications preferred Vision abilities including close distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus Ability to effectively communicate with others...

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Auto Body Technician

  • Caliber Holdings LLC
  • White Plains, NY (4 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • White Plains, NY (4 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 5 days ago

Service Center White Plains Every day, over 20,000 car accidents disrupt lives. When our customers face one, we step in to make things right quickly, confidently, and with care. At Caliber, fixing...

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Auto Collision Technician Wanted

  • New York, NY (21 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 8 days ago

un Auto Collision Technician Wanted (Brooklyn) compensation: $900+ employment type: job title: Painter Experienced Auto Collision Technician needed ASAP Work 6 days per week, $800+/week TBD...

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Auto Body Tech (Collision "A" Tech)

  • Branning Collision Centers
  • Union City, NJ (21 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Union City, NJ (21 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 8 days ago

un Auto Body Tech (Collision "A" Tech) (Union City) Branning Collision Centers compensation: Based on Experience employment type: experience level: senior level job title: Auto Body Tech Branning...

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Bodyman (Auto Body Technician) & Painter Wanted

  • Almeida's Auto Body Of Yonkers
  • Yonkers, NY (8 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • Yonkers, NY (8 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 8 days ago

un BODYMAN (AUTO BODY TECHNICIAN) & PAINTER WANTED (YONKERS, NEW YORK) Almeida's Auto Body Of Yonkers 165 Orchard street compensation: TBD (BASED UPON EXPERIENCE) employment type: experience level:...

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Auto body and painter immediate hire

  • GS auto body
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 8 days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 8 days ago

un Auto body and painter immediate hire (Brooklyn) GS auto body 933 east 51st st near Foster and faragut rd compensation: 800+ employment type: job title: Assistant Hello We are a up and coming...

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Auto Body Technician

  • Caliber Collision
  • Mount Vernon, NY (7 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 13 days ago
  • Mount Vernon, NY (7 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 13 days ago

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

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Teaching Assistant, Career & Tech Auto Body

  • Career and Technical Education
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 30+ days ago
  • New York, NY (21 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 30+ days ago

Teaching Assistant, Career & Tech Auto Body Sullivan BOCES Career and Technical Education - Liberty, New York This job is also posted in Sullivan County BOCES Job Details Job ID:5661393...

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Body Shop Painter

  • New Country Motor Car Group Inc.
  • Spring Valley, NY (19 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Spring Valley, NY (19 miles from Harrison, NY)
  • 45+ days ago

Body Shop Painter Wide World BMW 125 NY-59, Spring Valley, NY Full Time APPLY NOW Wide World BMW has an immediate need for a Body Shop Painter. We are an extremely professional and growing shop...

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Automotive Repair Technician C

  • AAA Mid-Atlantic
  • Harrison, NY
  • 90+ days ago
  • Harrison, NY
  • 90+ days ago

As an Automotive Repair Technician C, we can offer you: The starting base compensation for this position is $20.53 to $31.31 hourly flat rate....

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Automotive Repair Technicians

  • AAA Mid-Atlantic
  • Harrison, NY
  • 90+ days ago
  • Harrison, NY
  • 90+ days ago

As an Automotive Repair Technician for AAA, you'll be at the forefront of diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a wide range of vehicles to ensure that our customers can hit the road with confidence...

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Demographic Data for Harrison, NY

Moving to Harrison, NY? Find some basic demographic data about Harrison, NY below.


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Salary for Automotive Paint Technician Jobs in Harrison, NY

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 Harrison, NY 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 Harrison, NY
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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