Body Shop Paint Prepper

Hudson Automotive Group•Huntersville, NC

13h•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Toyota of North Charlotte, a Hudson Automotive Company, is actively seeking a Body Shop Paint Prepper to join our award-winning collision team. Hudson Automotive Group, founded in 1948, is a third-generation, family owned & operated business proudly serving customers with all their automotive needs. Hudson Automotive has grown from a single location in Providence, KY to a multistate, multi-franchise organization with 49 dealerships and more than 3,000 employees throughout 8 States concentrated in the Southeast. Hudson Automotive is a third-generation, family-owned and operated business proudly serving customers with all their automotive needs. Founded in 1948, Hudson Automotive has grown from a single location in Providence, KY to a multistate, multi-franchise organization with 35 dealerships and more than 3,100 employees throughout South Carolina, Georgia, North Carolina, Ohio, Louisiana, Kentucky and Tennessee. Our dealerships have been repeatedly recognized for outstanding customer service and have received Toyotas President's Award, Nissans Global Award, Fords President's Award and the Honda Presidents Award for their dedication to excellence. In 2019, Hudson Automotive was voted Best Places to Work in South Carolina. We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws

Requirements

Must possess a Valid Drivers License
Must work well as part of a team and effectively communicate with others.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Adapt easily to fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Previous Body Shop Experience Preferred

Responsibilities

Complete all paint preparation processes for vehicles according to factory specification and by following the written repair order at the direction of the supervising Paint Technician.
Assist Paint Technician in by preparing panels to determine paint blend needs and assist in sanding and buffing to ensure the paint finish meets quality standards.
Assist workflow to keep all vehicles on schedule for on-time delivery.
Follow all required safety guidelines and proper use of equipment and follow proper refinishing procedures in compliance with OSHA guidelines.
Adhere to all requirements for hazardous waste disposal.
Follow vendor procedures to maintain all tools and equipment, including maintenance of paint booth and booth filters and maintain a clean and organized workspace.
Utilize all necessary tools such as air sanders, spray guns, sanding blocks, etc. in order to complete quality work.
Review repair orders to ensure all operations listed have been completed and verify the panel/parts to be painted.
Clean, wax, polish and refurbish vehicles.
Ensure that all paint operations are complete, all masking is removed, and all prior paint-related disassembly has been reassembled prior to returning the vehicle to the body technician.
Perform other related duties as assigned including, but not limited to washing cars, cleaning the shop, assisting other teammates, etc.