Paint Prepper

Crash Champions•Mequon, WI

About The Position

Crash Champions is hiring a Paint Prepper to prepare vehicle surfaces for painting and support the paint team in completing vehicle repairs on schedule. The position works with abrasives, solvents, brushes, blowtorches, washing tanks, or sandblasters to remove grease, dirt, paint, and rust; fills and smooths minor dents and scratches; and assists with pre-paint blending. The Paint Prepper also buffs and waxes finished paintwork and cleans and reassembles sprayers and power equipment. The 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 posted annual compensation range is $40,000–$94,500, representing average flag pay for a typical full-time employee in this position. The actual offer depends on factors including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, certifications, and qualifications.

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, and 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 in preparation for painting.
Buff and wax finished paintwork.
Disassemble, clean, and reassemble sprayers and power equipment using solvents, wire brushes, and cloths.