Collision Center Paint Prepper: Fast-Paced Refinishing

BMW of Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401K

Health & Wellness Program

Community involvement

Vacation & holidays (company paid)

Job summary

BMW of Riverside is seeking a Collision Center Paint Prepper to prepare repaired vehicles for refinishing and assist Paint Technicians. Duties include sanding, masking, priming parts, and maintaining a safe workspace per OSHA guidelines.

A high school diploma or GED and prior car paint experience are required. The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to quality, and timely vehicle delivery, with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in car paint process is required.
• Ability to read and understand basic instructions, written estimates and work orders.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• HS diploma or GED; Auto Body Vo-Tech certificate preferred.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Complete all paint preparation processes for vehicles according to factory specification and guidance from the Paint Technician.
• Assist Paint Technician in pre-op by preparing spray-out panels, sanding and buffing to meet quality standards.
• Keep Management updated on status and assist in keeping vehicles on schedule for on-time delivery.
• Participate in monthly safety meetings and use required safety equipment per OSHA guidelines.
• Follow hazardous waste disposal procedures and maintain tools/equipment, including paint booth.
• Utilize air sanders, spray guns, sanding blocks, etc. to complete quality work.
• Review estimates to ensure all operations are completed and verify panels/parts to be painted.
• Clean, wax, polish and refurbish vehicles; verify repairs meet Caliber standards; ensure proper reassembly.
• Ensure all paint operations are complete and the vehicle is ready to return to the body technician.

Skills

Car paint process experience

Effective communication

Reading instructions & work orders

Multi-tasking in fast-paced env

Safety awareness

Education

HS diploma or GED

Auto Body Vo-Tech certificate preferred

Job description

BMW of Riverside is seeking a Collision Center Paint Prepper to prepare repaired vehicles for refinishing and assist Paint Technicians. Duties include sanding, masking, priming parts, and maintaining a safe workspace per OSHA guidelines.

A high school diploma or GED and prior car paint experience are required. The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to quality, and timely vehicle delivery, with competitive pay and benefits.