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Car Keys Express

Auto Body Paint & Wheel Repair Technician

Car Keys Express, Louisville, Kentucky, us, 40201

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Auto Body Paint & Wheel Repair Technician Position Summary: The Auto Body Paint & Repair Technician will be responsible for repairing and painting automotive cosmetic damage in both solvent and water‑based base‑coat/clear‑coat systems. They will also paint surfaces of wheels using spray‑painting equipment and power tools, while maintaining production tools and supplies. This role requires developing and maintaining a weekly sales route in their territory to maximize profits, managing inventory, audits, and accurate logs of sales stops.

Duties Critical to Success

Maintain business relationships to increase our clients’ profits

Maintain excellent customer relationships to ensure longevity of accounts/business

Drive company van to dealerships and fleet operations in the metro area

Walk up and write up car lots for customer approval

Inspect vehicle body surface and wheels to be painted for repair, prepping and/or buffing defects

Mix specific colors using standard formulas or color charts

Perform paint repairs and refinishing to current company standards using spray‑painting equipment, power tools and work aids utilizing specific surface preparation and painting techniques

Sand, mask, blend and polish finish. Apply or retouch paint as necessary

Work with accounts/ sales managers on a regular basis to increase quality of service

Service retail customers when necessary

Report to assigned routes and establish accounts daily to service all repairs in a timely manner

Job Requirements

Minimum of 1–2 years of automotive paint experience; wheel repair experience a bonus

High School Diploma or equivalent

21 years of age with a valid Driver’s license

Vision abilities required include close, distance and colour vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Sales and customer service experience

Determination to succeed

Professional demeanor and appearance

General computer skills

Some experience with route sales preferred

Work in all elements of weather

Excellent communication skills, self‑motivated, and demonstrated ability to work independently

Regularly required to stand and walk; frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat, climb and perform repetitive motion tasks

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (tools, dyes, paints, wheels, etc.)

Safe place to park company van

Language Requirement All applicants must be able to speak, read, and communicate effectively in English to ensure safety, teamwork, and operational efficiency in the workplace.

Security

No out of pocket expenses

Company vehicle, gas card, tools, paid vacation

Steady pay—base salary, compensation plan, and opportunities to earn bonuses

Health, dental and vision insurance

Company‑paid life insurance

Company-sponsored 401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Uncommon growth and opportunities for advancement

Support

Nationwide network of experienced technicians to help you save time and get the job done

Company laptop, phone, gas card, vehicle and the industry’s best equipment

Lead generation support from our Regional Sales Managers, Account Managers and our Inside Sales team

Work/Life Balance

Paid vacation and holidays

Personal time off

Normal business hours, Monday–Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Compensation Base salary plus generous commission plan.

Year 1 average—$55,000 / $65,000

As a technician you will have a base salary, plus a generous commission structure. In addition to your base salary and commission, you will have the opportunity to earn additional compensation through bonuses.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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