Paint prepper and Paint Prepper Apprentice

The Paint Prepper duties are:

  • Wash vehicles to remove dirt, oil, grease and debris from painted
  • Locate and remove imperfections on panels prior to painting. Treat scratched and chipped areas with plastic or liquid
  • Apply paper and masking tape to protect unpainted surfaces, such as bumpers, windows, chrome trim, and other parts while surrounding areas are spray-painted.
  • Smooth unmasked surfaces with sandpaper removing gloss from previous coats of paint. Sand rough
  • After vehicle is painted, remove masking tape, and clean Move vehicle to designated area for buffing.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Lead Painter, g., clean paint room or booths, etc.
  • May be required to work overtime (more than 40 hours per week) as business needs
  • Responsible for providing and maintaining own set of hand tools, including air sanders, air wrenches, miscellaneous air tools and spray

Required Experience:

  • Vocational/technical school Prior vehicle prepping experience preferred.
  • Valid Driver’s License and good driving record
  • ASE, I-CAR, or BASF (waterborne) certifications a

Occupational Qualifications:

  • Regularly required to stand and
  • Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat and
  • Ability to lift 1-15 pounds (light hand tools, )
  • Manual dexterity, repetitive motion
  • May be exposed to toxic
  • Moderate noise levels
  • Respirators or other protective equipment
  • Self -starter with team oriented attitude
  • Valid driver’s license required

Hours:

Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Actual schedule is dictated by volume of repairs.