Prep and Automotive Refinishing

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Prep & Automotive Refinishing Technician

Location: Media, PA 19063

Company: Carlson’s Auto Body

At Carlson’s Auto Body, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional collision repair and refinishing services to our local community in Media, PA. Our Family Owned and Operated Shop has been serving our community since 1954.

We take pride in quality craftsmanship, an efficient workflow, and a team-oriented shop environment. We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Prep & Automotive Refinishing Technician to join our body shop team.

Position Overview

The Prep & Refinishing Technician is responsible for preparing vehicle surfaces and applying high-quality paint finishes according to manufacturer and shop standards. The ideal candidate has a strong eye for detail, deep knowledge of surface preparation, and experience operating paint equipment safely and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Surface Preparation: Sand, mask, prime, block, and inspect vehicle bodies and parts prior to painting.
• Paint Application: Blend colors, spray primers, basecoats, and clearcoats accurately to match factory finishes.
• Buffing & Finishing: Color-sand, buff, and detail completed paint jobs to eliminate imperfections and achieve a high-gloss finish.
• Equipment Maintenance: Clean and maintain spray guns, paint booths, and shop tools to ensure peak operating performance.
• Quality Assurance: Inspect prepped and painted surfaces to ensure seamless repair quality that meets or exceeds customer and shop standards.
• Safety Compliance: Adhere to all shop safety protocols, OSHA requirements, and personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines (respirators, eye protection, etc.).

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Minimum 2+ years of automotive prep, paint, or refinishing experience in a collision repair or auto body environment.
• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of paint mixing, color matching, panel blending, and surface blocking techniques.
• Detail-Oriented: Ability to catch minor surface flaws before and after spraying.
• Tools & Equipment: Experience operating paint booths, HVLP spray guns, dual-action (DA) sanders, and buffer/polishers.
• Requirements:
• • Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
  • Ability to perform physical tasks (standing, bending, lifting up to 50 lbs, working in a booth environment).

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation: Hourly pay depending on experience.
• Work-Life Balance: Reliable schedule with weekend flexibility/time off.
• Equipment & Facilities: Access to clean, well-maintained spray booths and shop tools.
• Team Environment: Supportive, collaborative shop culture focused on quality over volume.

Carlson’s Auto Body in Lima, PA is a 3rd generation collision repair shop that has been serving customers in the area for the last 59 years. We are a family owned business that takes pride in quality workmanship, customer satisfaction and returning your vehicle to pre-accident condition.

Our services range from minor dents and dings to major collision repair for all makes and models. We use only the finest DuPont Quality Paint System and take care in preparing each vehicle so it will look like new.

Company Description

Carlson’s Auto Body in Lima, PA is a 3rd generation collision repair shop that has been serving customers in the area for the last 59 years. We are a family owned business that takes pride in quality workmanship, customer satisfaction and returning your vehicle to pre-accident condition. Our services range from minor dents and dings to major collision repair for all makes and models. We use only the finest DuPont Quality Paint System and take care in preparing each vehicle so it will look like new.