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Auto Airbrush Technician

Carvana · Hoffman Estates, IL · $20.50–$24.50 an hour · Reconditioning

Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

You need at least a year of professional automotive painting. Tell me about the airbrush work you have done most.

What they are checking: Whether their experience is real hands-on spot and blend work rather than only full-panel spraying.

Mandatory overtime is part of this job when the business needs it. Tell me how you keep your work clean during a long, fast week.

What they are checking: Whether their quality holds when they are tired and rushed, which is when airbrush mistakes multiply.

What would you do

Your match looks right under the booth lights but off when you pull the car outside. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they check color under different light and are willing to redo work rather than let a visible mismatch ship.

The prep on a car you receive has sand scratches that will show through paint. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop and send it back or fix it rather than painting over a defect that will show later.

About the work

Walk me through how you color-match a paint you have never mixed before.

What they are checking: Whether they use paint codes, variants and spray-out cards instead of eyeballing, since a bad match is obvious to buyers.

How do you blend a small repair so the edge disappears into the factory paint?

What they are checking: Whether they understand feathering, blend zones and clear coat so the repair cannot be seen in photos or sunlight.

Silver and pearl colors are known to be hard to match. What makes them tricky and how do you handle them?

What they are checking: Whether they understand metallic flake orientation and layering, which separates experienced painters from beginners.

How do you mix paint accurately, and how do you avoid wasting material?

What they are checking: Whether they measure carefully and mix only what they need, which affects both quality and the shop's costs.

What problems can show up in the finish, like orange peel, runs or dry spray, and how do you fix them?

What they are checking: Whether they can diagnose and correct defects on their own rather than calling for help on every flaw.

What safety gear do you wear when mixing and spraying, and why does each piece matter?

What they are checking: Whether they take respirators and skin protection seriously, since paint chemicals cause lasting harm over years.

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The full job description

As published by Carvana.

We’re looking for Airbrush Technicians with a minimum of 1 year of professional automotive painting experience to join us at Carvana - the fastest-growing used automotive retailer in U.S. history and one of the four fastest companies to make the Fortune 500. As an Airbrush Technician, you’ll be expected to  color-match, mix paint, and airbrush vehicles.   At Carvana, you’ll receive a competitive wage and amazing perks – including a 401(k) with Carvana match and even a vehicle purchase discount – all while using state of the art tools in one of our high-tech Inspection Centers ( click here to learn more). If you’re joining us in an entry-level position, we offer training programs to make sure your skills and pay progress along with the company. Pay Range: $20.50 - $24.50 Hourly Other perks of the Job • 100% company-paid healthcare premiums • Generous paid-time off and your birthday is a holiday! • ASE and tool reimbursement programs • Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment   Schedule:  We do everything we can to deliver an exceptional customer experience, and that includes delivering great vehicles when expected. If we're in a pinch, mandatory overtime is one way in which we can follow-through on this commitment to our customers. We're looking for team players who are all in on our mission and are able to work mandatory overtime based on our business needs.  How To Get Started Join the Carvana team by applying on this page , or call one of our recruiters by phone at (888) 836-4911 , Monday through Friday, between 6 AM and 4 PM MST (9AM to 7PM ET). Not a match for this role? We have a variety of paint roles available, depending on your experience - look below to see other roles available to help us get our low-mileage, late-model cars ready for our customers: • Paint Prepper (min 6 months professional experience): prepare vehicles for cosmetic paintwork, including sanding, masking, taping, bagging, unbagging/tear down, and buffing • Entry-Level Painter (min 1 year professional experience): prime vehicles and perform final sanding before the vehicle is painted, along with buffing, touch-up, paint mixing, and airbrush. • Mid-Level Painter (min 3 years professional experience):  match/mix paint color and use water-based paint to paint the vehicle inside our paint booths • Experienced Painter (min 5 years professional experience): painting (base coats, tri-coats, solid, metallic, and clear coats), blending adjacent panels, and paint correcting vehicles. We also have a variety of other automotive roles available in one of our 17 locations across the country – take a look at our Careers site to apply for one of the following roles: • Auto Body roles: Paint, Prep/Body work, Wheel Repair, Airbrush, Interior Repair, Glass Repair, and PDR (Paintless Dent Repair) roles • Auto Technician/Mechanic roles: LOF (Lube, Oil, and Filter), Inspection, Brake and Tire, Mechanical Repair / Build, and Master Technician roles • Entry-Level roles: Detailing, Inventory Associate (Lot Attendant), Photobooth, Parts Associate, Inspection, and Coordinator/Administrator roles General qualifications and requirements • Ability to physically operate vehicle equipment and tools - must be able to lift up to 60 pounds independently • Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license. Some positions may be subject to an Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check • An ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing production environment while sometimes being exposed to excessive weather conditions (heat/cold) • Use of safety equipment that may include but not limited to face shield or goggles, non-slip shoes, gloves, mask, and other protective garments and equipment About Carvana At Carvana, we sell cars but we aren’t car salesmen. Our promise is simple: we won’t sell a car to a customer that we wouldn’t sell to our own Mom. Period. To make sure our cars are in first-rate condition, we’ve built multiple vehicle Reconditioning Centers around the country, where our cars are inspected, perfected, and photographed before reaching the Carvana website. Think you’ve got what it takes to join our team? Apply today! Carvana is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Carvana also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver’s license. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.

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