Automotive Collision painter- Hamilton NJ

Collision Painter – Haldeman Ford of Hamilton
Location: Hamilton, NJ
Full-Time | Competitive Pay | Benefits Available

About Us
Haldeman Ford of Hamilton is a high-volume, customer-focused dealership committed to quality repairs, operational efficiency, and delivering a first-class ownership experience. Our collision center is growing, and we are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Collision Painter to join our team.

Position Summary

The Collision Painter is responsible for performing high-quality refinish work in accordance with OEM standards, dealership procedures, and insurance guidelines. The ideal candidate takes pride in craftsmanship, maintains production efficiency, and understands the importance of delivering a flawless finished product that drives customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Key Responsibilities

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  Perform all aspects of automotive refinishing including:

  
  
  
  
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    Surface preparation (sanding, masking, priming)

    
    
  
  
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    Color matching and blending

    
    
  
  
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    Basecoat/clearcoat application

    
    
  
  
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    Buffing and final finish correction

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Mix and apply paint per manufacturer specifications

  
  


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  Maintain spray booth cleanliness and proper ventilation standards

  
  


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  Follow OEM refinish procedures and material guidelines

  
  


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  Perform quality control inspections prior to vehicle delivery

  
  


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  Work closely with estimators and body technicians to meet cycle time goals

  
  


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  Adhere to all safety, PPE, and environmental compliance requirements

  
  

Qualifications

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  Minimum 3–5 years of collision refinishing experience preferred

  
  


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  Strong color-matching and blending skills

  
  


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  Experience with waterborne paint systems

  
  


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  I-CAR certification preferred

  
  


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  Ability to meet production standards without compromising quality

  
  


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  Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

  
  

What We Offer

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  Competitive flat-rate pay (based on experience)

  
  


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  Consistent workflow in a busy collision center

  
  


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  Health benefits package

  
  


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  Clean, professional work environment

  
  


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  Long-term growth opportunity within a 50+ year family dealership

  
  

What Success Looks Like

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  Delivering OEM-quality finishes the first time

  
  


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  Maintaining production efficiency while minimizing rework

  
  


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  Supporting cycle time targets

  
  


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  Contributing to CSI and customer retention through quality craftsmanship

  
  

If you are a motivated, high-quality painter who takes pride in your work and wants to be part of a professional, team-oriented environment, we want to speak with you.

Apply today and grow your career with Haldeman Ford of Hamilton.