Paint Prepper
Crash Champions•Livonia, MI
•$40,000 - $95,500
About The Position
The Paint Prepper prepares vehicle surfaces for paint application and supports painters and the paint team through the pre-paint and finishing process. The role helps keep vehicles on track for scheduled delivery and includes cleaning and maintaining paint equipment. Compensation 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 reflects average flag pay for a typical full-time employee: $40,000–$95,500 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 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.
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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
