Paint Prep Technician
Doral Automotive Group•Hialeah, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
The Collision Paint Prep Technician is responsible for preparing vehicles and replacement parts for the refinishing process by performing cleaning, sanding, masking, and surface preparation. This position assists the Paint Technician throughout the refinishing process and performs final denibbing, buffing, and polishing to ensure repaired vehicles meet dealership, manufacturer, and customer quality standards prior to reassembly and delivery.
Requirements
- Previous automotive collision or paint preparation experience preferred.
- Knowledge of automotive paint preparation techniques including sanding, masking, buffing, and polishing.
- Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, polishers, and sanding equipment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced collision repair environment.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare repaired vehicles and replacement parts for refinishing by cleaning, degreasing, sanding, feather edging, and masking.
- Remove contaminants and prepare all surfaces to ensure proper paint adhesion.
- Mask and protect adjacent panels, trim, moldings, glass, and vehicle interiors before refinishing.
- Assist Paint Technicians throughout the refinishing process to maximize production efficiency.
- Perform denibbing, color sanding, buffing, polishing, and final finish correction after paint application.
- Inspect painted surfaces for defects, imperfections, or contamination and notify management or the Paint Technician of any issues.
- Remove masking materials and prepare completed vehicles for reassembly.
- Maintain paint booths, preparation areas, tools, and equipment in a clean and organized condition.
- Safely handle paints, primers, solvents, and other hazardous materials in accordance with OSHA, EPA, dealership, and manufacturer guidelines.
- Follow OEM repair procedures and collision center quality standards.
- Operate dealership vehicles safely while moving vehicles within the facility.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
