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Automotive Painter

Caliber Collision · Skokie, IL · $21.00–$24.00 an hour · Full time

Posted Oct 5, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time a customer or manager was unhappy with a paint job. How did you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they accept feedback and own the redo instead of getting defensive.

How do you work with the painter helper and body techs so the car is reassembled right after paint?

What they are checking: Whether they finish the job fully, including removing masking and reassembly, before handing it back.

What would you do

You notice dirt nibs and a run in the clear coat after the bake. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can fix paint defects properly and know what causes them so they do not repeat.

Several cars are waiting for paint and the body techs are pushing you to go faster. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they keep quality while communicating clearly about realistic timing.

About the work

Walk me through how you match a color on a vehicle that has faded over the years.

What they are checking: Whether they know how to tint, spray test panels and blend so the repair is invisible to the customer.

When do you decide to blend into an adjacent panel instead of painting edge to edge?

What they are checking: Whether they understand blending to hide color differences, which affects quality and the estimate.

How do you make sure your prep, top coat and cure follow the OEM's recommended process?

What they are checking: Whether they respect OEM sequence, timing and materials, which the posting stresses for a lasting finish.

How do you keep the paint booth clean and working well?

What they are checking: Whether they maintain the booth and filters, which directly affects contamination and finish quality.

How do you manage materials so you are not wasting paint and supplies?

What they are checking: Whether they think about material cost, since paint materials are a big expense in the shop.

What protective equipment do you wear when you spray, and why?

What they are checking: Whether they take respiratory and chemical safety seriously around isocyanates and solvents.

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The full job description

As published by Caliber Collision.

Service Center Skokie - W Howard St JOB SUMMARY Caliber Collision has an immediate job opening for an Auto Painter Helper to efficiently prepare vehicles for painting in cooperation with the Auto Painter to ensure efficient workflow. Duties may include sanding and buffing and maintenance of paint booth and workspace. Auto Painter Helpers will be required to repair vehicles thoroughly, safely, and profitably in accordance with Caliber and OEM standards using our state-of-the-art equipment. OUR AUTO PAINTER HELPERS FOR THIS POSITION CAN MAKE UP TO: • $21 - $24 per hour/Flag hour! BENEFITS OF JOINING THE CALIBER FAMILY • Benefits from day one: Immediately eligible for medical, dental and vision • Industry Comparable Pay – Paid weekly and eligible for overtime (if hourly) • State of the Art Products – 3M Collision Repair Products • Paid Vacation & Holidays – Begin accruing day 1 • Career growth opportunities – We promote from within! • Paid Skilled Trainings and Certifications – I-CAR and ASE • A career for life: You’ll gain hands-on experience within a production shop REQUIREMENTS • 1+ years of experience in paint operations within a collision center • Be at least 18 years of age • Have a valid driver’s license and be eligible for coverage under Caliber’s insurance policy • Nice to have, but not required: Previous collision experience and/or Collision Vo-Tech certification ABILITES/SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE • Ability to do consistent physical activity – reach below and above shoulder level, kneeling, bending, and squatting, and lifting objects over 50 lbs. • Be able to understand instructions – written and verbal • Can prioritize competing tasks and adapt easily to a fast-paced environment Caliber is an Equal Opportunity Employer Caliber uses E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires. Must be eligible to work in the U.S. with no restrictions.

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