Collision Paint Prepper & Buffer – Deliver Prime Finishes

Quality Collision Group

Eagle Mountain (UT)

On-site

USD 35,000 - 65,000

Full time

31 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Days
401(k) with employer match
Paid Training

Job summary

Cascade Collision Repair, a Quality Collision Group brand, is seeking a Painter Prepper / Buffer to prepare collision-repaired vehicles and panels for refinishing. You will sand, mask, prime, and perform surface prep to support the paint team and ensure top-quality finishes.

The role involves buffing, polishing, and using refinish products per manufacturer specs, with attention to detail and safe PPE practices.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 1 year of professional automotive refinish, paint preparation, or collision repair experience required.
  • Hands-on experience sanding, masking, priming, and preparing automotive panels for paint required.
  • Working knowledge of automotive refinish procedures, paints, coatings, abrasives, and finishing compounds.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare repaired panels and vehicles for refinishing through sanding, feathering, masking, and cleaning.
  • Apply primer and perform block sanding and final surface preparation as assigned.
  • Assist with paint application and refinish processes within demonstrated skill level.
  • Buff and polish finished surfaces to correct minor finish 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

Automotive refinish
Paint preparation
Collision repair
Sanding
Masking
Priming
Buffing/polishing
Attention to detail
Manual dexterity
Team player
Valid driver's license

Tools

Refinish products
Abrasives
Polishing compounds

Job description

Cascade Collision Repair, a Quality Collision Group brand, is seeking a Painter Prepper / Buffer to prepare collision-repaired vehicles and panels for refinishing. You will sand, mask, prime, and perform surface prep to support the paint team and ensure top-quality finishes.

The role involves buffing, polishing, and using refinish products per manufacturer specs, with attention to detail and safe PPE practices.

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