Prep Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Prep Technician: 1st Shift $20hr

40+ hrs

Job Description

The Prep Technician prepares flatbeds and utility boxes for painting by performing detailed sanding, masking, and general paint preparation on custom diesel pickup trucks and related equipment. This role focuses on ensuring all metal components are properly prepped before entering the paint booth, including mechanical assembly and disassembly of parts when needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare flatbeds, utility boxes, and related metal components for painting by sanding, masking, taping, and cleaning surfaces.
• Operate power sanders and other paint prep tools to achieve smooth, paint-ready finishes on small and large parts.
• Perform general labor tasks related to paint preparation, including sanding boxes and flatbeds and assisting with paint prep equipment.
• Carry out mechanical assembly and disassembly of parts prior to prepping metal surfaces, ensuring components are correctly removed and reinstalled.
• Work under and around trucks as needed to access all areas that require preparation.
• Support custom work on diesel pickup trucks by preparing all required surfaces for painting.
• Assist with assembly tasks when required, following instructions and maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Follow safety procedures at all times, including the proper use of personal protective equipment and adherence to shop safety guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, managing dust and debris created by sanding and prep activities.
• Collaborate with team members and other departments to meet production schedules in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in paint preparation or a closely related role.
• Proficiency in sanding, prepping, taping, and masking metal surfaces for painting.
• Hands-on experience with paint prep processes including masking, sanding, and bonding.
• Ability to safely operate power sanders and related paint prep tools.
• Capability to work under trucks and in varied positions to access all required areas.
• Experience with mechanical assembly and disassembly of small and large parts prior to metal prep.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, dusty auto shop environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality, paint-ready surfaces.
• Ability to follow instructions, safety procedures, and production timelines reliably.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in an automotive or truck body shop environment.
• Familiarity with preparing flatbeds, utility boxes, or similar equipment for painting.
• Ability to cross-train on additional tasks and functions within the shop.
• Willingness to learn new techniques and adapt to evolving processes and equipment.

Why Work Here?

You join a team that values hands-on skill development and offers clear opportunities for growth. You can cross-train on different tasks and move between departments, expanding your expertise across the operation. As you learn more and take on additional responsibilities, your earning potential increases. The environment rewards initiative, hard work, and continuous learning, providing a solid path for long-term career development in a stable, production-focused setting.

Work Environment

The role is based in an auto shop environment that is fast-paced, dusty, and not climate controlled. You may move between indoor shop areas and outdoor work areas as required by the job. The work involves regular physical activity, including working under trucks and handling both small and large metal parts. You will use paint preparation tools such as power sanders and other shop equipment. Personal protective equipment is required and includes protective glasses, knee pads, steel-toe boots, a hard hat, and gloves, which must be worn as directed to maintain a safe working environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Red Oak, TX.

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Red Oak,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.