Auto Body/ Paint Helper

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Platteville (WI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment in Platteville is partnering with a local business to recruit an Auto Body & Paint Helper. This full-time role supports preparing vehicles, applying primer, and assisting with bodywork in a fast-paced shop.

Typical hours are 8:00 AM–5:00 PM with some flexibility. Prior auto body, painting, or mechanical experience is helpful but not required; starting pay is $18 per hour based on experience. Work location is in person at our Platteville shop.

Qualifications

• Prior auto body, painting, or mechanical experience is helpful but not required.
• Must be able to perform physical labor in a fast-paced shop.
• Starting pay is $18/hour, based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Sandblast, sand, and prepare surfaces for paint.
• Assist with auto body repairs and restoration projects.
• Apply primer and assist with painting vehicles and equipment.
• Mask and tape surfaces before painting.
• Clean, maintain, and organize tools, equipment, and work areas.
• Load, unload, and move materials throughout the shop.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean work environment.

Skills

Auto body

Painting

Physical labor

Tools

Air tools

Sanding tools

Safety equipment

Job description

Express Employment in Platteville has partnered with a local business in Potosi , WIto search for a Auto Body & Paint Helper. This is a full-time position.

Job Title:

Auto Body & Paint Helper

Job Description:

Job Description:
Seeking a dependable Auto Body & Paint Helper to assist with vehicle preparation, painting, and general shop duties. This is a hands-on, physical position in a fast-paced environment. Prior auto body, painting, or mechanical experience is helpful but not required.

Duties:

• Sandblast, sand, and prepare surfaces for paint
• Assist with auto body repairs and restoration projects
• Apply primer and assist with painting vehicles and equipment
• Mask and tape surfaces before painting
• Clean, maintain, and organize tools, equipment, and work areas
• Load, unload, and move materials throughout the shopPerform general labor and shop support duties as needed
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean work environment

Pay:

Starting at $18/hour (based on experience)

Hours:

Typical 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with flexibility available.

About Express:

Express Employment Professionals is a locally owned and operated job match company. We specialize in connecting our community to long-term, permanent work opportunities. As a 2026 Best of Staffing Awards Winner, we are dedicated to helping individuals find the best job to match their desires and skill set. One interview with us is similar to interviewing for over 100 companies.

Express Employment is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Work Location: In person