Job Description

Job Location: Tonkin Honda - Portland, OR 97229
Salary Range: $29.00 - $29.00 Hourly

Job Category: Body Shop
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Ready to maximize your production and get paid for your skill? This is your opportunity to join a high‑volume collision center where there’s plenty of work, consistent hours to turn, and a team built for efficiency. If you’re an experienced painter who wants to stay busy and get paid for performance, this is the shop for you.
Tonkin Collision Center is seeking a Journeyman Painter who takes pride in their work, moves efficiently, and knows how to deliver high‑quality finishes in a production environment.
Why Join Tonkin Collision Center?
- A LOT of flat rate hours available – steady work, strong earning potential
- High‑volume shop with consistent workflow
- Production‑driven environment where your work directly impacts your pay
- Work alongside experienced techs, estimators, and leadership
- Clean, organized facility with established processes
- Long‑term stability with a respected dealership group
Position Overview
As a Journeyman Painter, you’ll be responsible for prepping, matching, and applying paint finishes while maintaining quality and efficiency. This role is built for painters who can move fast, stay accurate, and keep production flowing.
Body Shop Painter Job Responsibilities
- Prep vehicle surfaces, including sanding, masking, and priming
- Perform accurate color matching and blending
- Apply paint, clear coat, and finishes to manufacturer standards
- Inspect completed work to ensure quality and consistency
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of paint booth and workspace
- Follow all safety and environmental procedures
- Coordinate with body techs and estimators for workflow efficiency
- Maintain tools, materials, and equipment
Schedule: Monday – Friday
Body Shop Journeyman Painter Compensation and Benefits
- $29.00/hr Flat Rate
- High volume = high earning potential (plenty of hours available)
In addition to competitive pay, we offer:
- Employer‑subsidized Medical and Dental insurance
- Company‑Paid Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
- Optional benefits include Disability, Accident, and Critical Illness coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off that begins accruing from Day 1
- Employee discounts on vehicles, parts, and service

Qualifications
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Body Shop Journeyman Painter

Qualifications
- Journeyman‑level auto body painting experience required
- Strong color matching and blending skills
- Ability to work in a flat‑rate, production environment
- High attention to detail and quality standards
- Reliable, efficient, and team‑oriented
- Knowledge of paint systems and refinishing processes
Corporate Hiring Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age, have a valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and be able to pass a criminal background check and drug screen.
Ready to Get Started?
If you’re ready to stay busy, turn hours, and get paid for your performance, apply today and join Tonkin Collision Center.