Collision Painter Helper- BMW OF WEST HOUSTON
- Location
- Katy, TX, United States
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
Company Description Sonic Automotive is a multi-billion dollar Fortune 500 company and one of the largest automotive dealer groups in the country with 100+ dealerships nationwide across 25 brands. At BMW OF WEST HOUSTON, a Sonic Automotive family dealership, you'll find the opportunities, resources, and support you need to grow and develop professionally. So read on, and consider a rewarding career with Sonic Automotive, Inc. Compensation (Hourly):
- $18.50 / hour
Job Description Summary: The Collision Painter Helper will assist in preparing, painting, and finishing vehicles, ensuring quality and safety throughout the process while gaining hands-on experience in the body shop environment. Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operates and uses all body shop equipment properly and safely.
- Removes rust from metal, and grease and dirt from work surfaces.
- Masks and protects parts that are not to be painted or coated.
- Fills cavities and dents with putty to attain a smooth surface.
- Mixes paint and coating liquids according to specifications.
- Prepares surfaces by buffing, polishing, and spraying primer.
- Paints surfaces using sprayers or brushes, ensuring quality and desired color tone.
Qualifications
- Basic knowledge of automotive painting techniques, including the ability to mix paints and apply coatings with sprayers or brushes.
- Strong attention to detail for color matching, surface smoothness, and identifying imperfections to ensure high-quality finishes.
- Ability to properly prep surfaces through buffing, polishing, and applying primer to ensure smooth, ready-to-paint surfaces.
- Familiarity with different paint types, coatings, and tools, including sprayers and safety equipment.
- A genuine interest and enthusiasm for automotive painting, with a focus on long-term development in the painting trade rather than body work.
- All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA.
- All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include: background checks, drug testing, and Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
Additional Information Compensation (Hourly):
• $18.50 / hour
- $18.50 / hour
• FULL TIME
- FULL TIME
- 5 days a week
- Sunday off
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- 401k plan with company match
- Paid Time Off accrual
- Closed for Thanksgiving day and Christmas day
- Employee discounts on purchasing and leasing cars
- Free and discounted gym membership plans
- Opportunities for career advancement within a Fortune 500 company
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEOC guidelines
From Sonic Automotive's careers page (SmartRecruiters), checked 31 Oct 2026.
How to apply
- Select Apply on sonicautomotive.com. It opens Sonic Automotive's own application form in a new tab, run on SmartRecruiters.
- Fill in the form and upload your résumé there. Jobiwork never sees your application.
- Sonic Automotive will reply to you directly. No real employer asks you for money to apply.
Posted 23 Sept 2026 · checked 31 Oct 2026 · Report this job