Paint Prepper

Crash Champions•Katy, TX
•$40,880 - $100,000

About The Position

The Paint Prepper prepares vehicle surfaces for paint application and supports the painter and paint team throughout the repair process. The role includes removing contaminants and existing paint or rust, filling and smoothing minor surface damage, assisting with pre-paint blending, and buffing and waxing completed paintwork. The Paint Prepper also cleans and maintains sprayers and power equipment and helps keep vehicles on schedule for delivery.

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 time.
  • 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”).
  • Five paid holidays.
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