Paint Prepper

Crash Champions•Martha Lake, WA
•$43,520 - $100,000

About The Position

The Paint Prepper prepares vehicle surfaces for paint application and supports the paint team in completing repairs on schedule. The role includes cleaning and treating surfaces, assisting with pre-paint blending, filling and smoothing minor damage, finishing paintwork, and cleaning and maintaining painting equipment. Pay is based on a commission/flag rate structure, with flag pay guaranteed to meet local minimum wage requirements for all hours worked each week. The posted compensation range represents average flag pay for a typical full-time employee.

Requirements

  • Prior experience in the vehicle paint process.
  • Ability to receive directions and work well with others.
  • Must pass a thorough background check.

Nice To Haves

  • I-CAR certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Remove grease, dirt, paint, and rust from vehicle surfaces in preparation for paint application using abrasives, solvents, brushes, blowtorches, washing tanks, or sandblasters.
  • Assist the painter with pre-paint blending needs.
  • Work with the paint team to help keep vehicles on track for scheduled delivery.
  • Fill small dents or scratches with body fillers and smooth surfaces to prepare vehicles for painting.
  • Buff and wax finished paintwork.
  • Disassemble, clean, and reassemble sprayers and power equipment using solvents, wire brushes, and cloths.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Group life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with match
  • Referral bonus (“Cash From Crash”)
  • Five paid holidays
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