Autobody Paint Prep Technician

ADP, Inc.; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); In loco; USD 25.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

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Descrizione del lavoro

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. is seeking a Paint Prep Technician in Mount Laurel Township, NJ. The role focuses on preparing vehicles for refinishing, including cleaning, sanding, masking, and priming to OEM standards.

You will support Paint Technicians, maintain a safe workspace, and participate in ongoing training to develop skills. The position offers hourly pay and opportunities for career growth within a collision repair environment.

Competenze

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid driver’s license and clean MVR.
• Experience as a Paint Prep Technician or in auto collision repair is preferred.
• High school diploma or GED; auto body certs preferred but not required.
• Basic knowledge of automotive paint prep and refinishing.

Mansioni

• Prepare vehicles and parts for refinishing: clean, sand, mask, remove oils and debris.
• Mask and protect components not receiving paint.
• Assist Paint Technicians with prep and refinishing tasks.
• Apply primers and prep surfaces per OEM standards.
• Buff and polish painted surfaces for high-quality finish.
• Inspect for defects before vehicle delivery and correct as needed.
• Maintain PPE and paint prep equipment and workspace.
• Follow safety regulations and OEM procedures.
• Collaborate with technicians to meet deadlines.
• Move vehicles as needed to support workflow.

Conoscenze

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reading repair orders

Safety-conscious

Multitasking

Communication

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Auto Body Certification (preferred)

Descrizione del lavoro

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Paint Full Time Mount Laurel Township, NJ, US

Salary Range: $18.00 To $22.00 Hourly

Are you a highly motivated and reliable Paint Prepper? Are youlooking for a collision repair company that values People and Processes while working alongside those with a Passion for auto repair? This is your opportunity!

If you are tired of the mediocre shop, allow us to take you out of the average and put you into the future of the collision repair business.

Each teammate is a valued part of the repair process. We support our team with the tools and technology needed to be successful: state-of-the-art paint and prepping equipment and all the training you can handle. You will expand your skills while being paid! Many of our Preppers grow into Painters.

The Paint Prep Technician is responsible for preparing vehicles and components for the refinishing process by ensuring all surfaces are properly cleaned, sanded, masked, and ready for paint application. This role supports the Paint Technician by performing critical preparation and finishing tasks that contribute to high-quality repairs and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and committed to producing exceptional workmanship in a fast-paced collision repair environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles and replacement parts for refinishing sanding, cleaning, masking, and removing oils, debris, contaminants, and surface imperfections.


• Mask and protect vehicle components that should not receive paint during the refinishing process.


• Assist Paint Technicians with paint preparation and refinishing activities as needed.


• Apply primers and prepare repaired surfaces for paint application in accordance with company and OEM standards.


• Buff, polish, and clean painted surfaces after refinishing to achieve a high-quality finish.


• Inspect completed work and identify defects requiring correction before vehicle delivery.


• Perform minor finishing corrections as directed by the Paint Technician.


• Request paint materials, supplies, and consumables necessary to complete repairs efficiently.


• Maintain paint preparation equipment, tools, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.


• Follow all company policies, OEM repair procedures, and federal, state, local, and company safety regulations.


• Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators, while performing refinishing operations.


• Participate in ongoing training to develop technical skills and industry knowledge.


• Work collaboratively with Paint Technicians, Body Technicians, and production staff to meet repair deadlines.


• When applicable, safely move and relocate vehicles in and out of the paint area and throughout the facility and lot to support the repair and refinishing process and maintain an efficient workflow.


• Perform other duties as assigned to support shop operations.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.


• A valid driver's license and satisfactory motor vehicle record (MVR) are required.


• Previous experience as a Paint Prep Technician or in an automotive collision repair environment preferred.


• High school diploma, GED, or Auto Body Vocational/Technical certification preferred but not required.


• Basic knowledge of automotive paint preparation and refinishing processes preferred.


• Ability to read and interpret repair orders, work instructions, and written estimates.


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.


• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced production environment.


• Must be able to wear a respirator and other required personal protective equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stoop, bend, squat, kneel and pull


• Extended periods of kneeling, bending, and squatting to complete or inspect repairs


• Carry and lift heavy objects (up to 80lbs)


• Manual dexterity and eye/hand coordination to operate equipment


• Standing, sitting, and walking


• Performing repetitive motions

The specific pay rate/salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by several factorsincluding experience, education, specialized certifications from OEMs, and where the job is located.

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants equally regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.