Automotive Production and Prep Associate (2nd Shift)

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Overtime opportunities

Benefits package

Cross-training

No fees

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is seeking an Automotive Production and Prep Associate for the 2nd shift in Wentzville, MO. The role involves preparing brand-new trucks for spray-in bed liner installation, masking, and quality checks in a fast-paced automotive facility.

You will cross-train across multiple stations, work overtime as needed, and receive weekly pay with a full benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Driver's License.
• Willingness to work weekends and overtime as needed.
• Ability to stand, bend, and perform physical tasks around vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Surface cleaning and dusting to prep truck beds for liner adhesion.
• Taping and masking for clean finish lines on truck exteriors.
• Emblem and logo placement inside truck beds prior to spraying.
• Demasking, quality verification, and thickness checks after finishing.
• Rotate across prep, masking, and finishing stations to support daily output.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and follow PPE guidelines.

Skills

English proficiency

Reliability

Job description

Automotive Production and Prep Associate (2nd Shift) | Up to $18.90/hr

Location: Wentzville, MO 63385

Job Type: Full-Time | Temp-to-Hire | Immediate Start

Shift: 2nd Shift | Flexible Schedule (Overtime & Weekend Availability Required)

Pay Rate: Up to $18.90 / Hour | Weekly Pay

Industry: Automotive Manufacturing, Surface Preparation, Vehicle Finishing, Production

About the Role

Express Employment Professionals is hiring a full-time Automotive Production and Prep Associate (2nd Shift) for an active vehicle finishing facility in Wentzville, MO (63385).

In this dynamic, cross-trained role, you will work across multiple stations preparing brand-new trucks for spray-in bed liner installation and completing final demasking and quality checks. If you enjoy hands-on physical work, learning various production roles, and earning steady overtime in a fast-paced automotive environment, apply today!

What You Get

• Competitive Pay: Earn up to $18.90 / hour depending on experience.

• Overtime Opportunities: High earning potential with mandatory overtime based on production demand.

• Weekly Pay: Dependable Friday paychecks via direct deposit or pay card options.

• Cross-Training & Growth: Learn multiple production stations and gain hands-on automotive manufacturing experience.

• Full Benefits Package: Access to optional medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans through Express.

• Zero Candidate Fees: Express never charges job seekers a fee to find a job.

What You Will Do

• Surface Cleaning & Dusting: Blow out dust, clean truck beds, and scuff critical bed and tailgate areas using surface prep pads to ensure optimal liner adhesion.

• Taping & Precision Masking: Apply wire tape to outline tailgates for clean finish lines and apply double-layer protective plastic sheeting along truck exterior walls.

• Emblem & Logo Installation: Carefully place specified logos and branding inside truck beds prior to robotic spraying.

• Demasking & Quality Verification: Unwrap protective coverings, remove masking tape, clean finished surfaces, and verify that spray-in bed lining meets thickness specifications across all areas.

• Station Rotation: Cross-train and move across various prep, masking, and finishing stations to support daily plant output.

• Safety Adherence: Maintain a clean work environment and strictly follow all plant safety guidelines and protective gear requirements.

What You Need

• Licensing Requirement: Must possess a valid Driver's License.

• Schedule Flexibility: Willingness and ability to work any day of the week, including mandatory weekends and mandatory overtime at the end of shifts based on production needs.

• Language Skills: Ability to speak, read, and understand English to follow technical prep instructions and plant safety protocols.

• Physical Capability: Physical stamina to stand, bend, stretch, tape, and work around vehicles throughout full 2nd-shift operations.

• Shift Integrity Policy: Must adhere to facility policies (e.g., no family members or friends working on the same shift).

• Reliability: Exceptional attendance record, strong daily punctuality, and reliable transportation to Wentzville, MO 63385.

• Screening: Willingness to complete standard pre-employment evaluations and background checks.

Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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