Autobody Preparation & Painter

Ultipro; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Extended health

Life insurance

Job summary

Ultipro is seeking an Autobody Prepper to prepare truck bodies for painting, including masking, sanding, and minor bodywork. You will support the paint and production teams, follow work instructions, and maintain a clean, safe work area to ensure a high-quality finish.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and collaboration with team members. Benefits provided after a 3-month probation period, including dental and extended health coverage.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of related experience is a bonus, but not required.
• Experience in autobody prepping is preferred.
• Applies masking, sanding, and minor bodywork as part of prep tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles for painting including sanding, masking, and minor bodywork.
• Mask and protect vehicle areas to prevent overspray.
• Keep a clean, organized work area and follow safety procedures.
• Report quality or timeline issues to management.

Skills

Fast-paced

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma

Apprenticeship

Job description

The Autobody Prepper prepares truck bodies and components for painting by completing surface preparation, masking, caulking, and undercoating. This role ensures surfaces are clean, properly finished, and ready for paint application, supporting a durable, high-quality finish. Working closely with the paint and production teams, the Autobody Prepper follows work instructions, meets production deadlines, and maintains a safe and organized work area.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare vehicles for painting, including sanding, minor bodywork, applying fillers, and masking surfaces asrequired.
• Accurately mask and protect vehicle areas using tape, paper, and plastic to prevent overspray.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area; perform routine shop housekeeping.
• Report any issues that mayimpactquality or timelines to management.
• Safelyoperateand maintain tools and equipment in good working condition.
• Follow all safety procedures and consistently wear required personal protective equipment, including respirators.
• Comply withall applicable regulations related to paints, solvents, and hazardous materials.
• Support team operations andassistwithadditionaltasks as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma
• Apprenticeship an asset
• 1-3+ years of related employment experienceis abonus, butnotrequired. Experience in autobodyprepping

COMPETENCIES& SKILLS

• Ability to work in a fast-paced working environment
• Demonstrate willingness to work with others to achieve common goals
• Strong attention to detail

WORKINGCONDITIONS

• Safetysensitive.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Competitive wage
• Benefits aftera3-month probationary period (dental, vision, extended health, life insurance)