Paint Prepper
About The Position
The Paint Prepper prepares vehicle surfaces for paint application, assists painters with pre-paint blending, and helps the paint team keep vehicles on schedule for delivery. Duties also include filling and smoothing small dents and scratches, buffing and waxing finished paintwork, and cleaning and maintaining sprayers and power equipment. The position is paid 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 is the average flag pay range for a typical full-time employee: $49,240 to $100,000 per year.
Requirements
- Prior experience in the vehicle paint process.
- Ability to receive directions and work well with others.
- Must be able to pass a thorough background check.
Nice To Haves
- I-CAR certifications are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Remove grease, dirt, paint, or rust from vehicle surfaces in preparation for painting 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 times.
- Fill small dents or scratches with body fillers and smooth surfaces in preparation 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
