Automotive Paint Prep & Finishing Assistant

Gulf Coast Auto Park; Angleton (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness initiatives

Employee purchase plans and company

Community involvement activities

Exciting company events

Inclusive and diverse environment

Job summary

Gulf Coast Toyota in Texas is seeking an Automotive Bodyshop Helper to prepare and paint vehicles after collisions or customization requests. The role requires experience with painting techniques, color matching, and careful attention to detail to achieve high-quality finishes.

You will remove trims, prep surfaces, apply primers and topcoats, mask for multi-tone work, mix colors, and finish with decals or detailing.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of previous experience in a body shop.
• The ability to work well in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail ensuring that every aspect of the painting process, from preparation to finishing touches, is executed with precision.
• Knowledge and adherence to safety protocols when handling paints, solvents, and other chemicals used in the painting process.

Responsibilities

• Remove exterior trims and hardware.
• Identify and evaluate all painting surfaces to determine the proper level of repair.
• Identify and apply corrosive-resistant primers and topcoats for fibreglass and plastic.
• Sand, spot fill, price, and condition areas of repair.
• Mask and tape for multi-tone work or to protect areas that do not require painting.
• Apply primers, acrylic enamel, polyurethane, base coat, clear coat, and other types of paint using spray painting guns.
• Mix paint to blend and match colors.
• Dry or bake newly painted areas.
• Apply decals, transfers, stencils, specialty refinishing, and detailing.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Safety protocols

Education

Automotive body repair education (asset)

Job description

Gulf Coast Toyota in Texas is seeking an Automotive Bodyshop Helper to prepare and paint vehicles after collisions or customization requests. The role requires experience with painting techniques, color matching, and careful attention to detail to achieve high-quality finishes.

You will remove trims, prep surfaces, apply primers and topcoats, mask for multi-tone work, mix colors, and finish with decals or detailing.