Automotive Paint Prepper – Collision Center

Diehl Automotive Group; Grove City (Mercer County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Diehl Collision of Grove City is seeking an Automotive Paint Prepper to join our Grove City, PA collision repair team. You will prepare vehicles for refinish, sand to create paint-ready surfaces, mask areas, and assist painters and technicians throughout the repair process.

This full-time role requires attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced collision center. Prior prep experience and a valid driver’s license are preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Previous automotive paint prep or body shop experience preferred.
• Experience sanding, masking, priming, and preparing vehicles for paint.
• Familiarity with automotive collision repair and refinishing procedures.
• Ability to use sanders and other automotive prep equipment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced collision center.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Valid driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles and automotive body panels for refinishing and paint.
• Sand repaired areas to create smooth, paint-ready surfaces.
• Mask vehicles, trim, glass, wheels, and other areas before painting.
• Perform scuffing, feather edging, and surface preparation.
• Apply primers, sealers, and other prep materials as directed.
• Inspect surfaces for imperfections before vehicles enter the paint booth.
• Assist with minor body preparation and repair work.
• Clean and prepare panels and vehicle surfaces before refinishing.
• Remove masking materials following the painting process.
• Assist painters and body technicians throughout the repair process.
• Maintain paint prep tools, equipment, and work areas.
• Follow proper safety procedures when working with automotive refinishing products.
• Help maintain an organized, efficient, and productive collision center.

Skills

Paint prep experience

Sanding

Masking

Priming

Attention to detail

Team player

Reliability

Valid driver's license (preferred)

Job description

Automotive Paint Prepper - Collision Center

Diehl Collision of Grove City - Grove City, PA

Full-Time | Collision Repair & Auto Body

Diehl Collision of Grove City is looking for a dependable, detail-oriented Automotive Paint Prepper to join our growing collision repair team in Grove City, Pennsylvania.

If you have experience with automotive paint preparation, sanding, masking, priming, body shop work, collision repair, or automotive refinishing, this is an excellent opportunity to build your career with Diehl Automotive.

We are seeking someone who takes pride in their work, understands the importance of proper vehicle preparation, and can help our painters and collision technicians deliver high-quality finished repairs.

Automotive Paint Prepper Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles and automotive body panels for refinishing and paint
• Sand repaired areas to create smooth, paint-ready surfaces
• Mask vehicles, trim, glass, wheels, and other areas before painting
• Perform scuffing, feather edging, and surface preparation
• Apply primers, sealers, and other prep materials as directed
• Inspect surfaces for imperfections before vehicles enter the paint booth
• Assist with minor body preparation and repair work
• Clean and prepare panels and vehicle surfaces before refinishing
• Remove masking materials following the painting process
• Assist painters and body technicians throughout the repair process
• Maintain paint prep tools, equipment, and work areas
• Follow proper safety procedures when working with automotive refinishing products
• Help maintain an organized, efficient, and productive collision center

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who are reliable, motivated, and interested in producing quality automotive work.

• Previous automotive paint prep or body shop experience preferred
• Experience sanding, masking, priming, and preparing vehicles for paint
• Familiarity with automotive collision repair and refinishing procedures
• Ability to use sanders and other automotive prep equipment
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced collision center
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic
• Valid driver's license preferred

Experience as an Automotive Paint Prepper, Auto Body Prepper, Collision Center Prep Technician, Body Shop Technician, Automotive Painter Helper, Detailer, or Collision Repair Technician is a plus.

Why Work at Diehl Collision of Grove City?

Diehl Collision of Grove City is part of Diehl Automotive, a growing automotive organization with dealerships and collision repair facilities throughout Pennsylvania and Ohio.

Joining our collision team provides an opportunity to work in a professional automotive environment alongside experienced collision technicians, painters, estimators, parts professionals, and body repair specialists.

Whether you're an experienced paint prep technician or have automotive body shop experience and want to advance your collision repair career, we encourage you to apply.

Grove City, PA Collision Center Jobs

This position is located in Grove City, Pennsylvania and is an excellent opportunity for applicants searching for automotive and collision repair jobs throughout Grove City, Mercer, Slippery Rock, Harrisville, Franklin, New Castle, Hermitage, Sharon, Butler, Mercer County, and surrounding Western Pennsylvania communities.