Auto Paint Prepper

Gerber Collision & Glass; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual PTO

Paid parental leave

Holidays: 6 paid holidays

Health insurance from day 1

401(k) retirement plan with company‑m​

Disability & Life Insurance

Continuing education

Safety glasses provided

Uniform stipend

Voluntary daily pay

Job summary

Gerber Collision & Glass in Des Plaines, IL is seeking an Auto Body Refinish Prepper to prepare vehicles for refinishing per insurance guidelines. This role involves thorough masking, sanding, priming, and applying basecoats and clears to restore vehicles to pre-accident condition.

You will join a supportive team with competitive compensation, health benefits from day one, and ongoing training to advance your career within a long‑standing collision repair leader.

Responsibilities

• Surface preparation, vehicle masking, priming, and top coating.
• Apply all primers, sealers, basecoats, color coats, and clear coats
• Technicians to complete restoration of anti-corrosion treatments, substrate identification, product mixing, and application.
• Evaluate bodywork to ensure a quality paint job will result

Job description

Built with Intent. Driven by YOU.At the

Company: Gerber Collision & GlassGreat Teams Don’t Happen by AccidentBuilt with Intent. Driven by YOU.At the Gerber Collision & Glass, our teams work to provide the elite infrastructure and supportive environment you need to Be the Best and outperform at every touchpoint in collision and glass services. As we continue to grow and lead the industry, we ensure you have the resources and the team behind you to move your career forward.

Ready to grow with a team that’s built for your success? Apply today.

Our Commitment

The Boyd Group welcomes unique talents from all backgrounds and characteristics. We act with integrity and appreciate the diverse perspectives that make our \"Greater Team\" exceptional. Qualified individuals, including those with disabilities and Protected Veterans, are encouraged to apply.

We are seeking a qualified Auto Body Refinish Prepper to join our winning team. We offer opportunities to maximize your earning potential with competitive compensation plans, health benefits, and career advancement opportunities.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Surface preparation, vehicle masking, priming, and top coating.
• Apply all primers, sealers, basecoats, color coats, and clear coats
• Technicians to complete restoration of anti-corrosion treatments, substrate identification, product mixing, and application.
• Evaluate bodywork to ensure a quality paint job will result

A Career with Us Offers

• Competitive Pay and Benefits Program
• Career Growth Opportunities for advancement
• On-going I-Car and Industry Training Programs,
• Professional Development Opportunities.
• A professional atmosphere, great working conditions, dynamic leadership

The Auto Body Refinish Prepper must prepare the vehicle to ensure a quality refinish repair of each customer’s vehicle to restore it back to pre-accident condition. The Auto Body Refinish Prepper thoroughly sands, masks, primes, and prepares each vehicle for refinishing as per insurance guidelines and standards at the collision repair facility.

Our Commitment to Our Employees

We believe our employees are at the heart of our success, and we strive to find people who possess the ideal characteristics, ability, experience, and character.

TAKE YOUR CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL... APPLY TODAY!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to provide accommodations during the recruitment process.

Benefits That Drive Your Success

• Annual Paid Time Off (PTO) plans
• 2 weeks of Paid Parental Leave for Full time Employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week
• 6 paid holidays annually
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance effective Day 1
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Employer Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Continuing Education Opportunities
• Free Prescription or Non-Prescription Safety Glasses annually
• Annual Voluntary Uniform Stipend
• Voluntary Daily Pay option available

About Us

Gerber Collision & Glass has been WOWing customers with our collision repair services for over 80 years. Please visit gerbercareers.com to learn more about our company.

AI Disclosure Statement

At The Boyd Group and all affiliated companies, we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated tools to screen, assess, or select applicants for employment. All hiring decisions are made by real people who review each application individually.

Compensation Details

$18 - $24 / Flat Rate
Flat Rate Compensation is a performance-based structure directly tied to turned hours, also referred to as booked hours. In the event that total compensation in a pay period is less than minimum wage, clocked hours will be calculated with a guarantee of applicable local or state minimum wage, whichever is greater.