Automotive Paint Prep & Finish Technician II

HEV; Grove City (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Horton Emergency Vehicles in Grove City, OH, is seeking a Paint Prep Technician to prep vehicles for paint, including sanding, light body work, masking, and surface cleansing.

The role involves repairing dents, buffing and polishing to achieve final finish, sealing seams, masking edges, and ensuring quality within production timelines; candidates should have a high school diploma and automotive paint experience, with OSHA/EPA knowledge.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous automotive paint prep experience preferred.
• Ability to meet quality and time standards.
• Ability to reproduce consistent high-quality finishes.
• Able to operate dual-action sanders, grinders and various hand tools.
• Must know OSHA and EPA standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles for paint by sanding, light body work, taping, and chemically washing surfaces.
• Perform body work to repair holes and large dents; buff and polish finished surfaces.
• Seal seams, degrease surfaces, grind welds, and apply body filler.
• Mask edges and apply caulking; ensure proper surface prep prior to painting.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and productivity guidelines set by supervision.

Skills

Paint prep

Quality control

Hand tools

OSHA knowledge

Education

High school diploma

GED preferred

Tools

Air paint system

Grinders

Sanders

Body filler application

Job description

Horton Emergency Vehicles in Grove City, OH, is seeking a Paint Prep Technician to prep vehicles for paint, including sanding, light body work, masking, and surface cleansing.

The role involves repairing dents, buffing and polishing to achieve final finish, sealing seams, masking edges, and ensuring quality within production timelines; candidates should have a high school diploma and automotive paint experience, with OSHA/EPA knowledge.