Auto Body Paint Prep & Detail Specialist

Fix Auto USA; Corona (CA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Fix Auto USA in Corona, CA is seeking a Paint Prepper with Detailer duties to apply paint and prep surfaces for repair. The position is full-time hourly with a wage range of $20.00 to $27.00 per hour, and requires attention to detail in a fast-paced auto body environment.

The role includes preparing vehicles, masking, sanding, and cleaning, while maintaining a clean, organized work area and meeting production targets under supervision of a Lead Painter.

Qualifications

• I-CAR Certification required within 1st year of employment.
• Basic understanding of all facets of paint application for automobile collision repair.
• The ability to read, understand, and perform written instructions accurately and consistently and to work independently as well as with others in an organized manner.
• Current and Valid Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect quality of repairs, received by the Body Department before painting begins.
• Ensure safe and organized vehicle flow in and out for the Paint department
• Adhere to paint production schedule as designated by Lead Painter
• Capable of operating Spray Booth & other paint related equipment
• Ability to mask and apply protection for a vehicle appropriately.
• Knowledgeable in cleaning and sand prepping the area for spraying.
• Accurately selects paint materials and mixes paint accurately to color code.
• Ability to spot paint accurately, seeing details at a close range and judging colors accurately.
• Skilled in applying paint that is corrosion resistant and creates a smooth, consistent finish.
• Ability to disassemble, clean and reassemble painting equipment
• Return spray booth and mix room to pre-paint condition after each repair.
• Ensures a clean and safe work area, utilizing PPE equipment effectively, hazardous waste compliance is followed.
• Bring shortages of supplies to the attention of the Lead Painter for replenishment
• Adhere to company standard for paint supplies and product.
• Clean vehicle interior and exterior, ensuring attention to detail and in compliance with Center Leader instruction and any courtesy requests have been completed.
• Operate buffer, vacuums, and other equipment if necessary to meet service expectations.
• Utilize cleaning, protective, and restorative agents appropriately to enhance the appearance of the vehicle ensuring no extra harm to the vehicle during the process.
• Respond effectively to Estimators and Center Leaders to report visible quality issues in final cleaning of vehicles or to meet specific requirements or production requests.
• Ensure production schedules are met in a timely manner.
• Ensure organization for shop supplies and equipment by utilizing dedicated spaces.
• Maintain supplies and materials necessary to clean vehicles, re-ordering efficiently through the Center Leader.
• Assist in the cleanliness of the shop by picking up trash and putting things back in place.
• Assist and be a team player in other areas as needed or requested for shop efficiency and productivity. These requests could include picking up or organizing parts, helping with front desk reception tasks, driving customers, scanning vehicles and minor buffing, and polishing vehicles.

Skills

I-CAR Certification

Paint application knowledge

Reading & following instructions

Driver's license

Job description

Fix Auto USA in Corona, CA is seeking a Paint Prepper with Detailer duties to apply paint and prep surfaces for repair. The position is full-time hourly with a wage range of $20.00 to $27.00 per hour, and requires attention to detail in a fast-paced auto body environment.

The role includes preparing vehicles, masking, sanding, and cleaning, while maintaining a clean, organized work area and meeting production targets under supervision of a Lead Painter.