Collision Painter Helper

Quality Collision Group; West Deptford Township (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays, Vacation & Sick Days

401(k) with employer match

Paid Training

Job summary

Quality Collision Group LLC is seeking a Painter Prepper / Buffer to prep automotive panels and vehicles for refinishing. You will sand, mask, prime, and perform surface preparation to support the paint department and ensure high-quality results.

Collaboration with painters and production teammates is essential to meet schedules and standards. The role emphasizes attention to detail, safety, and efficient workflow within a modern collision repair environment.

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.
• Experience buffing and polishing freshly painted automotive surfaces.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing a high-quality finish.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination required to safely operate refinish equipment.
• Ability to work efficiently as part of a skilled collision repair team.
• Valid driver's license required.

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 refinishing

Sanding

Masking

Priming

Finishing

Detail-oriented

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Tools

Refinish equipment

Job description

Job Description

Why Join Brandywine Coachworks, a Quality Collision Group brand? Top-5% Benefits Plan in America: Our team is our heartbeat. We invest in benefits that support your health, financial well-being, and future. Earning Potential: Competitive compensation with six-figure earning potential in select roles. Career Growth: Ongoing training, certifications, and advancement opportunities to support your professional development. Supportive Team Culture: Work with a team that values integrity, customer-focused service, and continuous improvement.

Job Summary The Painter Prepper / Buffer prepares collision-repaired vehicles and body panels for refinishing and supports the paint department through final finish work. This role performs sanding, masking, priming, surface preparation, buffing, and related refinish operations to help achieve a high-quality paint finish. The Prepper works closely with painters and production teammates to ensure vehicles are prepared safely, accurately, and on schedule according to manufacturer and collision industry standards.

Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• 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.

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.
• Experience buffing and polishing freshly painted automotive surfaces.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing a high-quality finish.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination required to safely operate refinish equipment.
• Ability to work efficiently as part of a skilled collision repair team.
• Valid driver's license required.

Benefits

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

About Quality Collision Group LLC

BE AN ORIGINAL At Quality Collision Group, our people are as unique as our approach to our industry. Our teams offer more than a job; we provide a chance to be your best, make friends, and have fun. We're passionate about repairing vehicles the right way.