Automotive Paint Technician Jobs in Columbia, MD

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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Prep Paint Technician Overnight

  • Rockville, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 11 days ago
  • Rockville, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 11 days ago

What you will do Essential responsibilities Perform paint retouching, post-paint finishing, waxing and buffing to make cars look as good as new Carry out dent repair, masking, sanding and grinding to...

Auto Body shop helper NEEDED (Laurel/Jessup)

  • Jessup, MD (6 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Jessup, MD (6 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 19 hours ago

Autobody Images, Inc., has an IMMEDIATE opening for an AUTO BODY SHOP HELPER/CLEAN UP. This includes cleaning up around the shop, preparing customer cars for delivery, helping technicians and...

Automotive Repair Technician

  • Timonium, MD (20 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Timonium, MD (20 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 20 hours ago

Are you a skilled technician with a passion for all things automotive? If so, get ready to buckle up and accelerate your career with AAA Club Alliance! As an Automotive Repair Technician for AAA,...

Auto Body Paint Technician

  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 7 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 7 days ago

What You Need: Auto Painting Experience:1-2 years preferred. Vision Abilities:Close, distance, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment....

Auto Collision Technician

  • Rockville, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 10 days ago
  • Rockville, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 10 days ago

DARCARS Automotive Group is now hiring Collision Technicians! **Potential Earning up to 200K** As a Collision Technician you will be responsible for repairing damaged bodies of vehicles, and or,...

Body Shop Painters Assistant

  • Randallstown, MD (12 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 16 days ago
  • Randallstown, MD (12 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 16 days ago

Antwerpen Automotive Body Shop Painter's Assistant in Randallstown , Maryland html Description of the role: The Body Shop Painter's Assistant at Antwerpen Automotive in Randallstown, MD will...

Automotive Repair Technician B

  • Gaithersburg, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 16 days ago
  • Gaithersburg, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 16 days ago

Are you a skilled technician with a passion for all things automotive? If so, get ready to buckle up and accelerate your career with AAA Club Alliance! As an Automotive Repair Technician for AAA,...

Automotive Paint Technician

  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 19 days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 19 days ago

painting experience Vision abilities including close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus Great communication skills to interact with customers and build accounts...

Body Shop Painter's Assistant

  • Randallstown, MD (12 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 19 days ago
  • Randallstown, MD (12 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 19 days ago

```html Description of the role: The Body Shop Painter's Assistant at Antwerpen Automotive in Randallstown, MD will assist the body shop painter in preparing vehicles for painting and perform...

Automotive Repair Technician B

  • Gambrills, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 20 days ago
  • Gambrills, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 20 days ago

Automotive Repair Technician B AAA Club Alliance - 3.2 Gambrills, MD Job Details Full-time $25.31 - $32.30 an hour 16 hours ago Benefits Paid training Paid holidays Health insurance Dental...

Body Shop Technician

  • Columbia, MD
  • 28 days ago
  • Columbia, MD
  • 28 days ago

Antwerpen Automotive's Collision Center is looking for an exceptional Auto Body Tech to join our winning team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, hard working, quality minded...

Automotive Repair Technicians

  • Laurel, MD (7 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Laurel, MD (7 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 30+ days ago

Are you a skilled technician with a passion for all things automotive? If so, get ready to buckle up and accelerate your career with AAA Club Alliance! As an Automotive Repair Technician for AAA,...

Auto Collision Technician DARCARS of Baltimore

  • Lanham, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Lanham, MD (16 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 45+ days ago

DARCARS Automotive Group Auto Collision Technician DARCARS of Baltimore Maryland - Collision - Lanham, MD - Full Time DARCARS Automotive Group is now hiring Collision Technician! Potential Earning...

Auto Body Technician

  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Washington, DC (22 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 45+ days ago

Auto Body Technician locations White House time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id R0197103 Service Center White House JOB SUMMARY Caliber Collision has an immediate job...

Automotive Paintless Dent Removal Technician

  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Baltimore, MD (15 miles from Columbia, MD)
  • 45+ days ago

For a quick application text APPLY1 to 82174 About Dent Wizard Dent Wizard is the nation's undisputed leader in automotive reconditioning services and vehicle protection products - and our success...

Demographic Data for Columbia, MD

Moving to Columbia, MD? Find some basic demographic data about Columbia, MD below.


Local
National
99,628
3,682
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Salary for Automotive Paint Technician Jobs in Columbia, MD

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 Columbia, MD offer the following education background
High School or GED
35.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
29.5%
Associate's Degree
15.9%
Bachelor's Degree
10.3%
Master's Degree
3.7%
Some College
2.6%
Some High School
1.7%
Doctorate Degree
0.4%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Automotive Paint Technicians in Columbia, MD
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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