Automotive Production and Prep Associate (2nd Shift)

Express Employment Professionals; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay up to $18.90/hr

Overtime opportunities

Weekly pay

Cross-training & growth

Full benefits package

Zero candidate fees

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is seeking an Automotive Production and Prep Associate (2nd Shift) in Wentzville, MO. The role involves cross-training across prep, masking, and finishing stations to ready brand-new trucks for bed liner installation, with opportunities for overtime and weekly pay.

You will handle surface prep, masking, emblem placement, demasking, and safety compliance in a fast-paced automotive environment, with a full benefits package and potential for growth within the

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License.
• Willingness to work weekends and mandatory overtime.
• Ability to speak, read, and understand English.
• Physical stamina to stand, bend, stretch, and tape around vehicles.
• Ability to follow safety protocols and plant policies.
• Excellent attendance and reliable transportation to Wentzville, MO.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

English

Reliability & attendance

Physical stamina

Flexibility

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.

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.

Why Apply Through Express Employment Professionals?

Express connects job seekers with top automotive, manufacturing, and distribution facilities across Wentzville, St. Charles County, and the Greater St. Louis metro area. Partnering with Express gives you direct access to local hiring managers and full recruiter support throughout your assignment.

Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer.