Philadelphia Port Team - Body Shop Prepper
About The Position
This position will be responsible for performing major bodywork and priming vehicles back to factory standards. This position will wet sand and buff vehicles after the refinishing process. Contributes to the success of the team, assists others and requests help when needed. Must be knowledgeable of all essential body shop functions and maintain a safe work environment, abiding my MSDS, EPA, EPA, and OSHA rules and regulations. They will also ensure disciplined quality control, adherence to safe shop practices, proper use of tools and materials, and on-time delivery of completed vehicles.
Requirements
- Automotive/Bodyshop/Mechanic knowledge Required
- Hazmat/ Safety in body shop industry Required
- Able to notate and list details of body shop (parts knowledge) Required
- Read/Write in English Required
- Body refinishing experience Required
- Priming experience Required
- High School Diploma/GED Required
- 1 Years of Direct Experience in Body Shop Prepping
- Must hold a valid state-issued driver's license without restrictions Required
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree Preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform major bodywork and priming vehicles back to factory standards.
- Wet sand and buff vehicles after the refinishing process.
- Inspect vehicle damage.
- Apply mask tape over vehicle parts/windows.
- Buff; Color Sand, Primer, Body filling.
- Spray inner jambs, Install and adjust new body panels.
- Apply sealers and seam sealer for new parts.
- Cooperate and assist other personnel in the repair and prepping of vehicles.
- Prep vehicles for painting of automotive vehicles and parts.
- Mask paint surfaces and mask vehicles to protect from surrounding areas.
- Sand parts before they are ready for painting.
- Mix paint according to company specifications.
- Understand repair specifications and audit repairs for compliance with standards.
- Develop procedures to minimize rework.
- Pull dents and dings to metal parts surfaces.
- Apply metal glaze and body filler.
- Remove and replace body parts to automotive vehicles.
- Adjust body doors, hoods, trunks, and fenders to factory specs.
- Inspect, remove, protect, label, store, inventory, and reinstall exterior trim and moldings.
- Inspect, remove, protect, label, store, inventory, and reinstall interior trim and components.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 100% Company Paid
- Employee Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
- 14 paid Company Holidays
- 80 Hours of Vacation
- 40+ Hours of Sick
- 401K w/ GENEROUS Match Eligible
- Tuition Reimbursement Eligible
- Eligible for Auto Allowance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
