Paint Prepper

Crash Champions•Santa Clara, CA
•$49,240 - $100,000

About The Position

The Paint Prepper prepares vehicle surfaces and supports painters and the paint team throughout the collision repair process. The role includes removing contaminants and existing paint or rust, preparing and smoothing surfaces, assisting with pre-paint blending, and helping keep vehicles on schedule for delivery. The Paint Prepper also buffs and waxes finished paintwork and cleans and maintains 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. The stated 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 times.
  • 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”)
  • 5 paid holidays
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