Paint Prepper

Crash Champions•San Jose, CA
•$49,600 - $100,000

About The Position

The Paint Prepper prepares vehicle surfaces for paint application by removing grease, dirt, paint, or rust and filling and smoothing small dents or scratches. The role assists painters with pre-paint blending needs and works with the paint team to help keep vehicles on schedule for delivery. It also involves buffing and waxing finished paintwork and cleaning and maintaining sprayers and power equipment. This position is paid on a commission/flag-rate structure; flag pay is guaranteed to meet local minimum wage requirements for all hours worked each week.

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 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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