Vehicle Prep/Painter

Location: E6

Working Hours: 40 hours per week (additional 10 hours overtime available)

As a Car Prepper and Painter, you will play a vital role in restoring and enhancing the appearance of vehicles, ensuring high-quality paintwork and flawless finishes. If you are passionate about automotive refinishing and possess exceptional attention to detail, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

- Prepare vehicles for painting by sanding, blocking, masking, and priming surfaces.

- Inspect vehicles for any imperfections or damage, ensuring all areas requiring repair are identified.

- Repair minor dents, scratches, and other imperfections on vehicle surfaces.

- Mix and match paint colors to achieve the desired finish and ensure color consistency.

- Apply primers, basecoats, and clearcoats using spray guns and other painting equipment.

- Perform paint blending and feathering techniques to achieve seamless transitions between repaired and original surfaces.

- Ensure proper adhesion and paint coverage while minimizing overspray and wastage.

- Follow established safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work environment.

- Collaborate with the team to ensure efficient workflow and timely completion of projects.

- Conduct quality checks on finished work to ensure adherence to company standards.

Requirements:

- Proven experience as a Car Prepper and Painter in an automotive body repair or collision center.

- Extensive knowledge of paint mixing, matching, and application techniques.

- Proficiency in using spray guns, sanders, and other automotive painting equipment.

- Familiarity with various paint systems, including water-based and solvent-based paints.

- Ability to read and interpret paint codes and specifications.

- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work meticulously to achieve flawless finishes.

- Excellent color perception and color-matching skills.

- Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations in an automotive painting environment.

- Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

- Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and meet deadlines.

- High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training or certification in automotive refinishing is a plus.