Automotive Paint Prep Technician

REV Group; Grove City (OH); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Horton Emergency Vehicles, part of Terex Corporation, seeks a Paint Prep Technician to prepare vehicles for paint, performing sanding, light body work, taping, and cleaning to achieve a quality finish. Buffing and polishing, sealing seams, and surface prep will be required to meet standards.

The role requires automotive paint prep experience, operation of dual action sanders and grinders, and knowledge of OSHA/EPA regulations. A strong emphasis on quality and safety is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred.
• Prior experience in automotive paint and paint prep preferred.
• Ability to run dual action sanders, grinders and hand tools to prep surfaces.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles for paint by sanding, light body work, taping, and chemical washing to create a quality surface.
• Occasionally perform body work to repair holes, major dents and other body work tasks.
• Buff and polish to achieve an acceptable finished surface.
• Seal seams and prep areas for painting; wipe surfaces with degreaser and solvent.

Skills

Automotive paint

Paint prep

Dual action sander

Grinder

Air paint system

Quality standards

OSHA/EPA knowledge

Primer mixing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Dual action sander

Grinder

Air paint system

Hand tools

Job description

Horton Emergency Vehicles, part of Terex Corporation, seeks a Paint Prep Technician to prepare vehicles for paint, performing sanding, light body work, taping, and cleaning to achieve a quality finish. Buffing and polishing, sealing seams, and surface prep will be required to meet standards.

The role requires automotive paint prep experience, operation of dual action sanders and grinders, and knowledge of OSHA/EPA regulations. A strong emphasis on quality and safety is essential.