Description:

As a member of the paint team, a Prep Tech is tasked with various duties that assist in preparing a vehicle to be painted. It is preferred that a Prep Tech/Painter’s Helper have a basic understanding of automotive paint principals and a basic knowledge of different paint products.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assistance with disassembly and reassembly of body and trim components
• Sand vehicles getting ready to be painted
• Assist in color matching, blending, and mixing of paint as required by the Paint Technician team
• Rub and polish exterior of vehicles
• Help inspect incoming and outgoing vehicles to identify and correct paint flaws, imperfections, scratches, and/or blemishes

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Paint equipment/product knowledge and ability to use polisher/DA/compounds etc.
• Some experience in an automotive paint shop or body shop setting preferred

Requires the Following Skills:

• Must be able to multi-task while ensuring follow up and execution of required tasks
• High degree of organization and ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment
• Must be willing to assist peers, teach and help out as well as exude flexibility
• Some computer experience a plus

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• PTO
• Paid Holidays

Other Requirements:

• Lifting requirements: 5 – 40 lbs.
• Requires moderate to high level of physical activity