Collision Paint Prepper: Precision Finish & Buffing Pro

Quality Collision Group; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays and Vacation

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 vehicles for refinishing and support the paint department with final finish work. Responsibilities include sanding, masking, priming, and surface prep to achieve high-quality results.

The role collaborates with painters and production teammates, requires a minimum of 1 year in refinishing or prep, and emphasizes safety, attention to detail, and efficient teamwork in a fast-paced collision

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of professional automotive refinish or paint prep experience.
• Hands-on sanding, masking, priming, and panel prep for paint.
• Knowledge of automotive refinish procedures, paints, and coatings.
• Must pass safety and PPE requirements with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare repaired panels and vehicles for refinishing through sanding, feathering, masking, and cleaning.
• Apply primer and perform block sanding and final surface prep.
• Assist with paint application and refinish processes within skill level.
• Buff and polish finished surfaces to fix minor finish imperfections.
• 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, organized paint-prep area and follow PPE requirements.

Skills

Automotive refinishing

Sanding

Masking

Priming

Buffing & polishing

Attention to detail

Job description

Cascade Collision Repair, a Quality Collision Group brand, is seeking a Painter Prepper / Buffer to prepare vehicles for refinishing and support the paint department with final finish work. Responsibilities include sanding, masking, priming, and surface prep to achieve high-quality results.

The role collaborates with painters and production teammates, requires a minimum of 1 year in refinishing or prep, and emphasizes safety, attention to detail, and efficient teamwork in a fast-paced collision