Automotive Painter I: Prep & Finishing

HEV; Grove City (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Horton Emergency Vehicles is seeking an experienced paint prep technician to prepare ambulances for paint. Responsibilities include sanding, light body work, masking, and chemical washing to achieve a quality surface.

The role requires buffing, sealing seams, and applying primers with an air paint system. You will work on-site with a focus on meeting quality and production standards, using dual action sanders, grinders, and hand tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in automotive paint prep preferred.
• Ability to meet quality and time standards.
• Able to reproduce required finish quality.
• Experience with dual action sanders, grinders, and hand tools.
• Knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles for paint by sanding, light body work, masking, and chemical washing.
• Perform body work including holes and dents as needed.
• Buff and polish to achieve finish quality.
• Seal seams, degrease and prep areas for painting.
• Follow safety procedures and wear PPE as required.

Skills

Paint prep

Sanding

Quality check

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Air paint system

Dual action sander

Grinders

Job description

Horton Emergency Vehicles is seeking an experienced paint prep technician to prepare ambulances for paint. Responsibilities include sanding, light body work, masking, and chemical washing to achieve a quality surface.

The role requires buffing, sealing seams, and applying primers with an air paint system. You will work on-site with a focus on meeting quality and production standards, using dual action sanders, grinders, and hand tools.