Paint Prepper

Crash Champions•Signal Hill, CA

About The Position

Crash Champions is hiring a Paint Prepper to prepare vehicle surfaces for painting and support the paint team in completing repairs on schedule. The role includes removing contaminants and old paint, preparing damaged surfaces, assisting with pre-paint blending needs, and helping maintain the vehicle’s scheduled delivery timeline. 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 listed compensation range is the average flag pay range for a typical full-time employee in this position.

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 preferred.

Responsibilities

Remove grease, dirt, paint, or 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.