Paint and Body Technician

Overview

Body and Paint Technician
About the Company

Motion Products Inc. is a world-renowned Ferrari restoration specialist trusted for award-winning craftsmanship where patience, precision, and show-quality results define success. The company operates one of the nation's most extensive restoration facilities with 45 expert technicians across 75,000 square feet, delivering concours-level work on 500+ vehicles showcased at prestigious international events. The organization blends the artistry of master craftspeople with the systems and discipline of a world-class restoration operation.

Headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, MPI's reputation is built on meticulous quality, comprehensive in-house capabilities, and specialists who can elevate both restoration outcomes and the teams delivering them.

Role Summary

The Body and Paint Technician is the craftsmanship standard-bearer for MPI's restoration projects, accountable for show-quality surface preparation, flawless paint execution, and concours-level finishing. This specialist owns surface integrity, finish excellence, and meticulous quality control that makes world-class restoration repeatable across varied vehicle types and collector expectations. This position is based in Neenah with daily work in MPI's climate-controlled facility, partnering closely with Metal Fabrication and Assembly teams.

The Body and Paint Technician reports to the Paint Department Manager and is expected to be patient, precise, and quality-focused, able to deliver mirror finishes while maintaining collaborative team dynamics. Unlike collision repair focused on speed, this role demands patience and pride in work scrutinized by concours judges worldwide. Projects span weeks or months per vehicle, with quality standards exceeding typical refinishing, all within secure facilities protecting multi-million dollar investments.

The Mission

Motion Products Inc. was founded on a simple principle: to preserve automotive history. MPI delivers extraordinary restorations driven by each collector's vision, acting as a true partner and advocate from intake through final debut. The mission is to bring meticulous craftsmanship and practical problem-solving to every project while maintaining complete transparency—so restorations stay aligned to scope, timeline, and the outcomes that matter most to collectors and enthusiasts worldwide.

The mission for the Body and Paint Technician is straightforward: deliver world-class finishes that protect MPI's reputation and maintain consistency across the restoration portfolio. This specialist perfects surface preparation and paint quality, develops expertise through coaching and clear standards, and drives continuous improvement through meticulous technique and proactive issue resolution, all while reinforcing MPI's passion-first culture.

Why MPI?

Motion Products Inc. offers a rare combination of world-class restoration reputation and specialized craftsmanship development. The company has built its legacy on award-winning Ferrari restorations showcased at prestigious events, bringing meticulous quality, comprehensive in-house capabilities, and practical problem-solving to every project, which drives strong collector loyalty and repeat business. Culturally, Motion Products operates with a passion-first, team-oriented mindset that values excellence without ego.

The environment rewards craftspeople who communicate clearly, collaborate across restoration phases, and take ownership of quality outcomes, creating a stable, high-trust place to build a career.

90 Day Performance Objectives:
Assessment and Integration

• Complete onboarding and stakeholder alignment; learn MPI's 11-phase restoration system, quality standards, and how Paint, Metal Fabrication, and Assembly teams work together today.
• Establish consistent operating rhythm: surface preparation protocols, paint application sequences, quality checkpoints, and clear expectations for finish excellence and meticulous craftsmanship.
• Get full visibility into active restoration projects and intake pipeline; stabilize the highest priority surfaces first (filler application, primer blocking, paint spraying, polishing technique).
• Assess personal skill gaps across core competencies; outline a practical development plan tied to measurable quality outcomes and MPI's concours-level finish standards.

180-Day Performance Objectives:
Leadership and Execution

• Become fully self-sustaining: independently own body and paint quality across assigned projects with reliable surface preparation, finish excellence, and proactive defect prevention.
  
  -Improve consistency by executing MPI's paint standards, strengthening process handoffs, and reducing preventable rework through meticulous technique and quality verification.
• Strengthen accountability with visible routines: quality self-checks, clear ownership of assigned surfaces, and consistent follow-through on commitments to Paint Department Manager.
• Build strong internal and external…