Auto Body Paint Prep I — Benefits Start Day 1

REV Group; Ephrata (Lancaster County); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits on

Education reimbursement

Relocation opportunities

Job summary

REV Group is seeking a Paint/Body professional to prep, sand and buff painted vehicles in a fast-paced plant environment in the United States. You will tape, mask, seal seams, mix body filler, and apply primer to prepare surfaces for a high-quality finish.

The role requires experience in automotive paint prep and body repair, ability to operate dual action sanders, grinders, and hand tools, and knowledge of OSHA/EPA standards. Teamwork and professional communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Preferred 1-year experience in automotive paint prep and body repair
• Preferred high school diploma or GED
• Ability to run dual action sanders, grinders, and miscellaneous hand tools
• Must have full knowledge of quality requirements to produce acceptable finish paint
• Ability to communicate professionally and follow directions
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to learn how to mix primers and other paint products
• Ability to perform tasks within time standards and maintain quality standards
• Must have general knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards

Responsibilities

• Responsible for prepping, sanding, buffing painted vehicles
• Tape and mask off nonpainted surfaces or parts around areas to be painted
• Seal body seams with epoxy seam sealer and smooth properly for final paint
• Grind, and fill with properly mixed body filler and sand to finish, all welds, dents, and gouges in exterior panels.
• Sand and shape body filler around transitions or body lines
• Spray primer on all areas where body filler was applied
• Wipe down all areas to be painted with grease and wax remover
• Sand down painted surfaces to remove orange peel texture
• Operate a buffer and understand the steps required to buff paint to a proper finish
• Will may be required to climb on vehicles and be required to wear fall protection
• Must keep the work area safe and clean to 6S standards

Skills

Automotive paint prep

Body repair

OSHA/EPA knowledge

Teamwork

Professional communication

Mix primers and paint products

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dual action sander

Grinders

Hand tools

Job description

REV Group is seeking a Paint/Body professional to prep, sand and buff painted vehicles in a fast-paced plant environment in the United States. You will tape, mask, seal seams, mix body filler, and apply primer to prepare surfaces for a high-quality finish.

The role requires experience in automotive paint prep and body repair, ability to operate dual action sanders, grinders, and hand tools, and knowledge of OSHA/EPA standards. Teamwork and professional communication are essential for success.