Body Shop Paint Prepper

Richard Chevrolet•Cheshire, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Richard Chevrolet has been a family owned and operated dealership for over 45 years, has been ranked #1 in customer satisfaction in the US several times and is a fast-paced, high volume dealership. We recently renovated and are now the largest Chevy dealership in Connecticut! Team spirit is the name of the game. Due to increased volume, we are seeking a paint prepper to assist the paint department. This is the perfect opportunity to work on various makes and models. We are a progressive shop with an aggressive pay plan and great benefits! The ideal candidate will flourish in a fast-paced and professional workplace.

Requirements

Minimum one year body shop experience
A motivated professional.
Good work ethic.
A desire to take the next step in an already successful career.
A positive attitude.

Responsibilities

Clean equipment and work areas.
Dispose of hazardous waste in an appropriate manner.
Spray prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primers and decorative or finish coatings.
Sand vehicle surfaces between coats of paint or primer to remove flaws and enhance adhesion for subsequent coats.
Select paint according to company requirements and match paint colors, following specified color charts.
Remove grease, dirt, paint, or rust from vehicle surfaces in preparation for paint application, using abrasives, solvents, brushes, blowtorches, washing tanks, or sandblasters.
Pour paint into spray guns and adjust nozzles and paint mixes for proper paint flow and coating thickness.
Mix paints to match color specifications or vehicles' original colors, stirring or thinning paints, using spatulas or power mixing equipment.
Apply primer over any repairs made to vehicle surfaces.
Disassemble, clean, and reassemble sprayers or power equipment, using solvents, wire brushes, and cloths.
Monitor painting operations to identify flaws, such as blisters or streaks, and correct their causes.
Select the correct spray gun system for the material being applied.
Fill small dents or scratches with body fillers and smooth surfaces to prepare vehicles for painting.
Adjust controls on infrared ovens, heat lamps, portable ventilators, or exhaust units to speed the drying of vehicles between coats.
Remove accessories, such as chrome or mirrors, from vehicles and mask other surfaces with tape or paper to protect them from paint.
Allow the sprayed product to dry and touch up any missed spots.
Apply rust-resistant undercoats and caulk and seal seams.
Operate lifting or moving devices to move equipment or materials to access areas to be painted.
Use brush to hand-paint areas in need of retouching or unreachable with a spray gun.
Buff and wax the finished paintwork.
Sand and apply sealer to properly dried vehicle finish.
Set up portable equipment, such as ventilators, exhaust units, ladders, or scaffolding.