Auto Paint Prep & Finish Technician

Prefix-Corporation; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Prefix-Corporation seeks a paint and body repair technician with at least 1 year of hands-on experience to prepare surfaces, mask areas, and finish painted parts. The role requires a High School diploma or GED, with a certificate from a technical or industrial trade school preferred.

Strong self-motivation and time budgeting skills are essential. Responsibilities include sanding, grinding, buffing, moving articles to/from the paint booth, and maintaining a safe work area.

Qualifications

• Background in paint and body repair with at least 1 year of hands-on experience.
• Ability to budget time and manage tasks efficiently.
• Self-starter with initiative and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces before painting using solvent, sandpaper, wire brush.
• Mask-off areas and fill cavities/ dents as needed.
• Move painted articles to/from paint booth and ensure finish quality.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Paint & body repair

Time budgeting

Self-starter

Education

High School or GED

Technical/Industrial trade school certificate

Job description

Prefix-Corporation seeks a paint and body repair technician with at least 1 year of hands-on experience to prepare surfaces, mask areas, and finish painted parts. The role requires a High School diploma or GED, with a certificate from a technical or industrial trade school preferred.

Strong self-motivation and time budgeting skills are essential. Responsibilities include sanding, grinding, buffing, moving articles to/from the paint booth, and maintaining a safe work area.