Automotive Paint Prepper

Job Description

Job Description

Prepare passenger vehicles for painting by completing basic pre-paint surface preparation under the direction of the paint supervisor and lead painter. This role focuses on producing clean, properly prepared surfaces for the refinishing team.

Responsibilities

• Inspect passenger vehicles and identify areas requiring preparation.
• Remove existing paint and prepare damaged panels for refinishing.
• Sand vehicle surfaces using appropriate hand and power tools.
• Apply body filler and prepare dents for repair.
• Clean panels and control surface contamination.
• Mask vehicle areas to protect them during painting.
• Prepare and apply primer as part of the pre-paint process.
• Complete basic preparation and support final surface quality under the guidance of the lead painter.

Required Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in automotive paint preparation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of automotive surface preparation, sanding, and masking techniques.
• Experience with body filler application, dent preparation, and primer application.
• Ability to identify paint defects.
• Experience using hand and power tools.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality control.
• Own tools.