Paint Prepper

Hendrick Automotive Group

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Paint Prepper assists the Painter with painting vehicle parts after body repair work is complete, following Collision Center guidelines. The position has no direct supervisory responsibilities and is performed primarily in the body repair shop, with frequent movement around vehicles. Duties include preparing and covering parts, assisting with paint work, buffing or cleaning surfaces after paint dries, requesting materials, and maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work area. The employee must follow company policies, safety rules, safeguards, and core values; participate in required training; maintain accurate timekeeping records; and perform other duties as assigned. Regular and predictable attendance is required, and scheduled shifts may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

• High school diploma desired.
• Previous experience in Collision Center Paint.
• Ability to operate equipment to perform painting functions.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Basic computer skills to use the timekeeping system.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions and communicate effectively with customers and company personnel.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.
• Ability to use common-sense understanding to carry out instructions and to understand and follow technical manuals.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds.
• Must pass an OSHA respiratory medical exam.

Nice To Haves

• Up to 3 years of desired work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Painter as needed.
• Apply paint to vehicle parts after repair work is complete.
• Cover vehicle parts that do not require painting.
• Buff or clean surfaces after paint dries.
• Request necessary materials.
• Assist with completing paint jobs efficiently and according to Collision Center guidelines.
• Maintain CSI at or above Company standards.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area.
• Participate in required training.
• Accurately record all hours worked in the company timekeeping system.
• Follow Safeguards rules and regulations.
• Demonstrate the Company’s Core Values.
• Comply with Company policies and procedures.
• Observe Federal, State, Local, and Company safety rules and regulations while performing duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED