Automotive Paint & Body Prep Technician

Horton Emergency Vehicles; Grove City (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Horton Emergency Vehicles is seeking an experienced paint prep technician to sand, body work, and prime ambulances for paint applications. The role requires precise surface preparation and adherence to safety guidelines in a high‑change manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include repairing dents, buffing, masking, degreasing surfaces, and applying primers and fillers to ensure a quality finish on each vehicle. Strong attention to detail and ability to work with hand tools is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous automotive paint experience preferred.
• Ability to perform operations within quality and time standards.
• Knowledge of OSHA/EPA standards.
• Able to learn primers and other paint products.
• Must follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Occasionally repair holes and major dents.
• Buff and polish to achieve finish quality.
• Seal seams and prepare surfaces for painting.
• Wipe surfaces with degreaser and solvent.
• Grind welds and fill with body filler.
• Mask edges and areas not to be painted.
• Fill dents and gouges in metal.
• Air file, sand, and apply body fillers.
• Use double action sander.
• Apply caulking to proper areas.

Skills

Air paint system

Dual action sander

Grinder operation

Body prep

Quality finish

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Horton Emergency Vehicles is seeking an experienced paint prep technician to sand, body work, and prime ambulances for paint applications. The role requires precise surface preparation and adherence to safety guidelines in a high‑change manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include repairing dents, buffing, masking, degreasing surfaces, and applying primers and fillers to ensure a quality finish on each vehicle. Strong attention to detail and ability to work with hand tools is essential.