Automotive Painter Prepper: Buff, Prime & Finish Mastery

Quality Collision Group; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Days

401(k) with employer match

Paid Training

Dental Insurance

Job summary

Bruce's Body Shop, a Quality Collision Group brand, is seeking a Painter Prepper / Buffer to prepare repaired panels and vehicles for refinishing, supporting the paint department with sanding, masking, priming, and surface prep to ensure a high-quality finish.

You will work closely with painters and production teammates, performing buffing and polishing, using refinish products, and maintaining a clean, safe work area in compliance with PPE requirements.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and pride in delivering a high-quality finish.
• Ability to work well in a dedicated collision repair team.
• Manual dexterity and safe operation of refinish equipment.
• Flexibility and efficiency to support fast-paced production lines.
• Valid driver's license is required to operate company vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare panels and vehicles for refinishing through sanding, feathering, masking, and cleaning.
• Apply primer and perform block sanding and final surface prep as assigned.
• Assist with paint application and refinish processes within demonstrated skill level.
• Buff and polish finished surfaces to correct minor imperfections and achieve delivery-ready quality.
• Use refinish products, abrasives, compounds, and materials according to manufacturer instructions.
• Support color tinting and paint-material organization as assigned.
• Inspect prepared surfaces and communicate defects or additional repair needs before paint.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized paint-preparation area and follow PPE requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Safety compliance

Efficiency

Valid driver's license

Tools

Refinish equipment

Buffing/polishing tools

Masking materials

Job description

Bruce's Body Shop, a Quality Collision Group brand, is seeking a Painter Prepper / Buffer to prepare repaired panels and vehicles for refinishing, supporting the paint department with sanding, masking, priming, and surface prep to ensure a high-quality finish.

You will work closely with painters and production teammates, performing buffing and polishing, using refinish products, and maintaining a clean, safe work area in compliance with PPE requirements.