Ambulance Paint Prep & Body Technician

LEV; South El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Leader Ambulance in Southern California is seeking experienced Bodyworkers specialized in paint prep to prepare Type 1–Type 3 ambulances for final paint. Responsibilities include sealing seams, surface prep, sanding, grinding, masking, and applying body filler to achieve quality finishes.

Candidates should have 1–5+ years in paint prep, be able to operate air paint systems, sanders, and grinders, and comply with OSHA/EPA standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and verbally communicate simple instructions in English.
• Ability to perform all operations within acceptable quality and time standards.
• Ability to recognize the quality expected and reproduce it.
• Able to learn to mix primers and other paint products.

Responsibilities

• Seal all seams and prepare products properly.
• Wipe down areas to be painted with a degreaser.
• Sand and scuff areas with prior paint defects.
• Grind welds and fill with body filler.
• Mask off edges and areas where paint is not required.
• Paint, buff, and polish to quality finish.
• Meet QA and QC standards for each task.
• Promote Lean Manufacturing continuous improvement.

Skills

English literacy

OSHA/EPA knowledge

Air paint system operation

Dual-action sander/grinder operation

Education

Bodyworker III – 3 to 5+ years Paint Prep

Bodyworker II – 1 to 3 years Paint Prep

Bodyworker C – 0 to 1 year Paint Prep

Tools

Air paint system

Sanding/grinding tools

Job description

Leader Ambulance in Southern California is seeking experienced Bodyworkers specialized in paint prep to prepare Type 1–Type 3 ambulances for final paint. Responsibilities include sealing seams, surface prep, sanding, grinding, masking, and applying body filler to achieve quality finishes.

Candidates should have 1–5+ years in paint prep, be able to operate air paint systems, sanders, and grinders, and comply with OSHA/EPA standards.