Collision Painter Prepper: Sand, Prime, Buff Finish

Quality Collision Group; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; 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 is seeking a Painter Prepper/Buffer to prepare collision-repaired vehicles for refinishing. You will sand, mask, prime and prep surfaces, working with the paint department to ensure quality and on-schedule finishes.

The role offers six-figure earning potential in select roles, ongoing training, certifications, and a benefits plan including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k) with match, and paid holidays.

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

Polishing

Attention to detail

Tools

Refinish equipment

Job description

Quality Collision Group is seeking a Painter Prepper/Buffer to prepare collision-repaired vehicles for refinishing. You will sand, mask, prime and prep surfaces, working with the paint department to ensure quality and on-schedule finishes.

The role offers six-figure earning potential in select roles, ongoing training, certifications, and a benefits plan including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k) with match, and paid holidays.