Paint Prepper

Job Overview

As a Paint Prepper, you’ll prepare vehicle surfaces and parts for refinishing, helping ensure a clean, consistent finish. You’ll use hand and power tools, sanding equipment, and masking materials to ready vehicles for paint, while following safe work practices and supporting the shop’s workflow.

What you’ll do

• Prep vehicles for paint: clean, scuff, sand, and feather-edge repair areas
• Mask and unmask vehicles cleanly and accurately
• Apply primer, primer-surfacer, and sealer, then block sand to a smooth finish
• Work closely with our painter to keep jobs moving through the booth on schedule
• Follow OEM repair procedures and shop quality standards
• Keep the prep station and booth area clean, organized, and safe
• Use PPE and respirators correctly

What we’re looking for

• [1+ year] of paint prep experience in a collision shop preferred, but we’ll train the right person
• Comfortable with DA sanders, block sanding, and masking materials
• Good attention to detail and a steady work pace
• Reliable, on time, and works well with a team
• Able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Pay: $23.82 - $39.69 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person