Paint Prepper

Puget Collision • Aurora District, CO

63d

About The Position

The Paint Prepper is responsible for accurate paint application for every vehicle repaired under the supervision of a Lead Painter. The paint helper must ensure quality in protection of vehicle and paint application while providing a timely delivery to meet repair target dates.

Requirements

• I-CAR Certification required within 1st year of employment.
• Basic understanding of all facets of paint application for automobile collision repair.
• The ability to read, understand, and perform written instructions accurately and consistently and to work independently as well as with others in an organized manner.

Responsibilities

• Inspect quality of repairs, received by the Body Department before painting begins.
• Ensures safe and organized vehicle flow in and out for the Paint department.
• Adhere to paint production schedule as designated by Lead Painter.
• Capable of operating Spray Booth & other paint related equipment.
• Ability to mask and apply protection for a vehicle appropriately.
• Knowledgeable in cleaning and sand prepping the area for spraying.
• Accurately selects paint materials and mixes paint accurately to color code.
• Ability to spot paint accurately, seeing details at a close range and judging colors accurately.
• Skilled in applying paint that is corrosion resistant and creates a smooth, consistent finish.
• Ability to disassemble, clean and reassemble painting equipment.
• Return spray booth and mix room to pre-paint condition after each repair.
• Ensures a clean and safe work area, utilizing PPE equipment effectively, hazardous waste compliance is followed.
• Bring shortages of supplies to the attention of the Lead Painter for replenishment.
• Adhere to company standard for paint supplies and product.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time